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Specialist chef
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
Work site environment
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
- 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
- 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Cuisine specialties
- South Indian
- East Indian
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- West Indian
Food specialties
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Employment terms options
- Evening
- Morning
Employment terms options
- Day
- Weekend