Second chef
The Bridge Bistro
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Bistro
Ranks of chefs
- Chef
- Chef de partie
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- 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
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Canadian
- International
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player