specialist chef
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Restaurant.
Tasks:
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
- 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.
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Leading/instructing individuals.
- Manage events.
Cuisine specialties:
- South Indian.
- East Indian.
- Vegetarian.
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.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Flexible hours.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Night.
- On call.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.