chef

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Staff accommodation available. Rural area. Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Cafeteria. Camp. School or educational institution/establishment. Café.

Tasks:

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• 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.

Supervision:

5-10 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• Food Safety Certificate.

Cuisine specialties:

• Vegetarian.
• International.
• Gluten-free.
• Vegan.

Specialization or experience:

Green economy sector.

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.

Own tools/equipment:

Cellular phone.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site housing options.
• On-site recreation and activities.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities 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 newcomers and refugees:

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers