Specialist chef

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Hot

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Chef

Tasks

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Manage kitchen operations
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Assist in supervising personnel who prepare and serve food
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine
• Turkish

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Night
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers