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Chef
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 45 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Hot
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Catering firm
- Café
Ranks of chefs
- Chef
- Sous-chef
Tasks
- 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
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Cuisine specialties
- Greek
- Kosher
- Lebanese
- European
- Vegetarian
- International
- Gluten-free
- Mediterranean cuisine
- Turkish
- Halal
- Vegan
Food specialties
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
- Shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning
Employment terms options
- Night
- On call
- To be determined
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime available
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Gratuities
Long term benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)