chef

Education:

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

Work setting:

Restaurant. Urban area.

Ranks of chefs:

Head chef.

Tasks:

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Create new recipes.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• 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.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.

Cuisine specialties:

Cantonese cuisine . Szechuan.

Food specialties:

Fish and seafood.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Shift.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Night. Weekend. Overtime available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for mature workers:

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .