Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Fine dining establishment
Ranks of chefs
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Estimate labour costs
- 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
- 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
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Canadian
- Italian cuisine
- Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
- Mediterranean cuisine
Food specialties
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
Area of work experience
Teaching specialization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
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
Benefits
Financial benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
