Chef

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Cafeteria
• Catering firm
• Bakery
• Fast food

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• African cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Food specialties

• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available