Chef

Job summary

Plan menus, create recipes, and prepare and cook meals and specialty dishes, including Korean cuisine and food for events. Manage kitchen operations by supervising and training staff, monitoring costs and inventory, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating supplies and equipment.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Wet/damp Noisy Odours Hot Cold/refrigerated Work setting Restaurant Responsibilities 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 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 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 11-15 people Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Korean Additional information 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 Leadership Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Financial benefits Gratuities

What you’ll do

Plan menus, create recipes, and prepare and cook meals and specialty dishes, including Korean cuisine and food for events. Manage kitchen operations by supervising and training staff, monitoring costs and inventory, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. The role involves supervising 11–15 people and requires leadership, dependability, flexibility, organization, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Benefits

• Gratuities

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Menu Planning
• Recipe Development
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Korean Cuisine
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Food Cost Management
• Inventory Management
• Food Quality Standards
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Supply Requisitioning
• Equipment Purchasing and Repairs
• Event Catering
• Leadership
• Food Safety and Handling

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

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