head chef
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work setting: Restaurant.
Tasks:
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
- Estimate labour costs.
- Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
- 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.
Government programs: Recognized employer.
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
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.).
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 .
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .