chef de cuisine
*Overview*
*Languages*
English
*Education*
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
*Experience*
2 years to less than 3 years
*On site*
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
*Asset languages*
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
*Ranks of chefs*
- Executive chef
- Sushi chef
- Head chef
*Responsibilities*
*Tasks*
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Estimate labour costs
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- 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
- 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
- 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*
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
*Credentials*
*Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses *
- Cook Trade Certification
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
*Experience and specialization*
*Cuisine specialties*
- Sushi preparation techniques
- Cantonese cuisine
- Japanese cuisine
- Thai
- Korean
- Vegan
*Area of work experience*
- Manager
*Additional informationTransportation/travel information*
- Own transportation
*Work conditions and physical capabilities*
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
*Personal suitability*
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
*BenefitsFinancial benefits*
- Gratuities
*Other benefits*
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Work Location: In person