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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