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Head chef

  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

  • Restaurant

Tasks

  • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
  • Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • 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

Support for newcomers and 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.)

Support for 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
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week