About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Restaurant. Rural area. Ranks of chefs: Chef.
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
- Estimate labour costs.
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Leading/instructing individuals.
- Supervision: 5-10 people.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Safe Food Handling certificate.
- Cuisine specialties: French.
- Canadian.
- International.
- Gluten-free.
- Vegan.
- Food specialties: Bakery goods and desserts.
- Cereals, grains and pulses.
- Cold kitchen.
- Eggs and dairy.
- Fish and seafood.
- Meat, poultry and game.
- Stocks, soups and sauces.
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms.
- Transportation/travel information: Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Own tools/equipment: Uniform.
- Personal suitability: Leadership.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
- Employment terms options: Day.
- Weekend.
- Financial benefits: Bonus.
- Other benefits: Free parking available.
- On-site amenities.
- Other benefits.
- Parking available.
- Support for persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities . Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
- Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .