Head chef

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 32 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Odours
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• Working groups

Cuisine specialties

• East Indian
• Vegetarian

Food specialties

• Cereals, grains and pulses

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Night
• Weekend