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Work site environment
- Hot
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Bar
Ranks of chefs
- Chef
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
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Food Safety Certificate
Cuisine specialties
- Mexican
Food specialties
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
Area of work experience
- Manager
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Long term benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)