Chef

Job summary

Plan menus, develop recipes, prepare and cook meals and specialty foods, and ensure food meets quality standards. Supervise and instruct kitchen staff, manage food costs and inventory records, and requisition food and kitchen supplies.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Central food commissary Catering firm Fast food Responsibilities Tasks Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff 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 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 Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Gratuities Other Benefits Free parking available On-site amenities Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Plan menus, develop recipes, prepare and cook meals and specialty foods, and ensure food meets quality standards. Supervise and instruct kitchen staff, manage food costs and inventory records, and requisition food and kitchen supplies.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. The role requires working on-site in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and calls for dependability, strong oral communication, flexibility, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Gratuities
• Free Parking
• On-Site Amenities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Recipe Development
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Presentation
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Instruction
• Food Cost Management
• Inventory Management
• Supply Requisitioning
• Quality Control
• Oral Communication
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership