chef

Education:

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

Tasks:

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• 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 meals or specialty foods.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Area of work experience:

Manager.

Personal suitability:

• Leadership.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.