chef

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Wet/damp. Noisy. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Restaurant. Cafeteria. Café. Bakery. Fast food. Ranks of chefs: Chef. Tasks: Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items. 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. 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. 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. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Leading/instructing individuals. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Safe Food Handling certificate. Food Safety Certificate. Food specialties: Bakery goods and desserts. Cold kitchen. Eggs and dairy. Stocks, soups and sauces. Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. 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?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.