About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Restaurant. Bar. Ranks of chefs: Head chef.
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Create new recipes.
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
- Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
- Recruit and hire staff.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Supervision: 3-4 people.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Safe Food Handling certificate.
- Food Safety Certificate.
- Food specialties: Meat, poultry and game.
- Stocks, soups and sauces.
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Personal suitability: Leadership.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.