About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Noisy. Hot. Work setting: Restaurant. Resort. Hotel, motel, resort. Ranks of chefs: Sous-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 complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
- Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Leading/instructing individuals.
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food.
- Supervision: Staff in various areas of responsibility.
- Cuisine specialties: Canadian.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Personal suitability: Leadership.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Employment terms options: Early morning.
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.
- Employment terms options: Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Financial benefits: Bonus.
- Gratuities.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
- Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .