chef

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

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

Work setting:

Restaurant.

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.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• 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 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.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Supervision:

16-20 people.

Cuisine specialties:

Canadian.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is 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.

Personal suitability:

Leadership. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. To be determined. Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

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