executive chef
About the company
Executive chef.
Your 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.
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
- 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.
- Recruit and hire staff.
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Leading/instructing individuals.
5-10 people.
Requirements
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.
3 years to less than 5 years.
Other
Work site environment Hot.
Work setting Restaurant.
Employment terms options Evening.
Employment terms options Morning. Day. Weekend.