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Head chef

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
  • Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
  • 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Cook Red Seal Certificate

Cuisine specialties

  • Canadian
  • Italian cuisine
  • European
  • International

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Leadership
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Shift

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Night
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week