Head Chef

Job summary

Plan menus, develop recipes, prepare and cook meals, and ensure food meets quality standards. Estimate food and supply needs, recruit and train staff, and supervise kitchen teams, including sous-chefs and cooks.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma 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 site environment Odours Work setting Formal dining room Restaurant Catering firm Resort Ranks of chefs Head chef Sous-chef Responsibilities Tasks Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers Create new recipes Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Recruit and hire staff Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Leadership Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Team player

What you’ll do

Plan menus, develop recipes, prepare and cook meals, and ensure food meets quality standards. Estimate food and supply needs, recruit and train staff, and supervise kitchen teams, including sous-chefs and cooks.

Requirements

The role requires 3 to less than 5 years of experience and an other trades certificate or diploma. Candidates should demonstrate leadership, interpersonal skills, flexibility, organization, and teamwork, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Menu Planning
• Recipe Development
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Presentation
• Food Quality Control
• Supply and Cost Estimation
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Recruitment
• Staff Training
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Organization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership