Chef

Job summary

Plan menus and direct food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring food meets quality standards. Supervise, recruit, and train kitchen staff, manage food costs and inventory, and consult with clients about special events.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Wet/damp Noisy Odours Hot Cold/refrigerated Non-smoking Work setting Restaurant Ranks of chefs Chef Responsibilities Tasks Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items Estimate labour costs Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory 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 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 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 Recruit and hire staff Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Supervision 16-20 people Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Canadian Additional information Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available 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 Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Health care plan

What you’ll do

Plan menus and direct food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring food meets quality standards. Supervise, recruit, and train kitchen staff, manage food costs and inventory, and consult with clients about special events.

Requirements

The role requires 3 to less than 5 years of experience, with no degree, certificate, or diploma specified. Candidates should be able to lead and supervise a large kitchen team, prepare Canadian cuisine, and work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Menu Planning
• Food Quality Control
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Staff Recruitment
• Food Cost Management
• Inventory Management
• Food Supply Procurement
• Canadian Cuisine
• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Client Consultation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

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