head chef

Education:

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

Tasks:

• Estimate labour costs.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• 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.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

Leadership. Flexibility. Organized. Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Other benefits:

Free parking available. Parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.).

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) .

Support for Indigenous people:

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.