corporate chef
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Odours. Hot. Non-smoking.
Work setting:
Restaurant. Urban area. Catering firm.
Ranks of chefs:
Executive chef. Head chef.
Tasks:
- 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:
More than 20 people. Staff in various areas of responsibility.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Food Safety Certificate.
Cuisine specialties:
Mediterranean cuisine. Turkish. Halal.
Food specialties:
- Bakery goods and desserts.
- Meat, poultry and game.
- Stocks, soups and sauces.
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms.
Security and safety:
Bondable.
Transportation/travel information:
Public transportation is 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.
Personal suitability:
Leadership. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Parking available.
Support for persons with disabilities:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports 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:
- 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.) .
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
- Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.