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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
Additional Skills
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Analyze operating costs and other data
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Work Setting
- Restaurant
- Hotel, motel, resort
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Tight deadlines
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Ranks of Chefs
- Head chef
- Executive chef
Sous-Chefs Specific Skills
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
Executive Chefs Specific Skills
- Recruit and hire staff
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
Personal Suitability
- Initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Organized