Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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 setting
Ranks of chefs
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
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Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
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Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
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Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
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Create new recipes
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Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
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Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
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Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
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Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
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Requisition food and kitchen supplies
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Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
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Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
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Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
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Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
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Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
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Recruit and hire staff
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Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
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Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
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Leading/instructing individuals
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
Food specialties
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Bakery goods and desserts
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Cereals, grains and pulses
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Eggs and dairy
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Fish and seafood
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Meat, poultry and game
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Stocks, soups and sauces
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Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Area of work experience
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
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Leadership
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.