chef de cuisine

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Formal dining room. Staff accommodation available. Restaurant. Rural area. Remote location. Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Resort. Hotel, motel, resort.

Ranks of chefs:

• Head chef.
• Chef.
• Sauce chef.
• Pastry chef.
• Meat chef.
• Fish chef.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Cook Trade Certification.
• Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Food Safety Certificate.

Cuisine specialties:

• Canadian.
• Greek.
• Italian cuisine.
• European.
• International.
• Croatian.
• Portuguese.
• Gluten-free.
• Mediterranean cuisine.

Food specialties:

• Bakery goods and desserts.
• Cold kitchen.
• Eggs and dairy.
• Fish and seafood.
• Meat, poultry and game.
• Stocks, soups and sauces.
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Public transportation is not available.

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.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• On call.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.