Chef

Job summary

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking, create recipes, prepare meals and specialty dishes, and accommodate customers with food allergies or intolerances. Supervise and train kitchen staff, manage food and supply requirements, and consult with clients about weddings, banquets, and other special functions.

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. Responsibilities Tasks Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers 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 Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Leading/instructing individuals Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Personal suitability Leadership Excellent oral communication Organized Team player

What you’ll do

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking, create recipes, prepare meals and specialty dishes, and accommodate customers with food allergies or intolerances. Supervise and train kitchen staff, manage food and supply requirements, and consult with clients about weddings, banquets, and other special functions.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. The role requires leadership, strong oral communication, organization, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Recipe Development
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Food Cost Estimation
• Food and Kitchen Supply Requisition
• Menu Planning
• Banquet and Event Catering
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Food Presentation
• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Organization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership