About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Hot. Non-smoking. Work setting: Restaurant.
Tasks
- Analyze operating costs and other data.
- 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
- Recruit and hire staff.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Supervision: 3-4 people.
- 5-10 people.
- Cuisine specialties: Vegetarian.
- Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- 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: Evening.
- Shift.
- Flexible hours.
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
- Employment terms options: Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
- Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.