chef de partie
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Noisy. Hot. Non-smoking.
Work setting:
Restaurant. Hotel, motel, resort.
Ranks of chefs:
Executive chef.
Tasks:
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
- Leading/instructing individuals.
Supervision:
5-10 people.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Cook Trade Certification.
- Cook Red Seal Certificate.
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
- Food Safety Certificate.
Transportation/travel information:
Public transportation is available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Weight handling:
Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Tools.
Personal suitability:
- Leadership.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Government programs:
Recognized employer.
Employment terms options:
Evening. Shift.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Other benefits:
Subsidised public transportation.