chef

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Restaurant. Urban area.

Tasks:

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• 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.
• 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.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Cuisine specialties:

South Indian. East Indian. International.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

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

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports 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.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• 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.) .

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Veterans:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .

Support for Indigenous people:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .

Support for mature workers:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.