chef

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
• 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 and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Provide staff training

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Kitchen and food service helpers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Mexican

Food specialties

• Meat, poultry and game
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Area of work experience

• Manager

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player