Summary Chef near Kelowna (BC)
Find key facts and figures about working as a chef. The following information is applicable to all Chefs (NOC 62200).
Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Description
Chefs plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities and prepare and cook meals and specialty foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, clubs and similar establishments, and on ships.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$21.35/hour
Median wage in the Thompson–Okanagan Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Thompson–Okanagan Region
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Jobs
20 jobs
advertised near Kelowna (BC)
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Skills
- 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
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