Chef

Job summary

Plan menus and direct food preparation and cooking activities, prepare meals and specialty dishes, and ensure food quality and dietary needs are met. Supervise and train kitchen staff, develop recipes and techniques, and maintain records of food costs, sales, consumption, and inventory.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience 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. Responsibilities Tasks Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff 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 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

What you’ll do

Plan menus and direct food preparation and cooking activities, prepare meals and specialty dishes, and ensure food quality and dietary needs are met. Supervise and train kitchen staff, develop recipes and techniques, and maintain records of food costs, sales, consumption, and inventory.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. The role is on-site and involves cooking, menu planning, and supervising kitchen staff.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Food Cost Management
• Inventory Management
• Recipe Development
• Cooking
• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Food Presentation
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Food Quality Control
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Kitchen Supply Procurement
• Record Keeping
• Event Catering
• Leadership

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership