Chef

Job summary

Prepare and cook meals, including Cantonese cuisine and dim sum, while planning menus and ensuring food quality. Manage food costs, supplies, inventory, and kitchen equipment, and instruct, supervise, and train kitchen staff.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, 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 Wet/damp Noisy Hot Work setting Restaurant Ranks of chefs 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 Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods Requisition food and kitchen supplies Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Cantonese cuisine Dim Sum Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Personal suitability Leadership Dependability Flexibility Initiative Organized Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

Prepare and cook meals, including Cantonese cuisine and dim sum, while planning menus and ensuring food quality. Manage food costs, supplies, inventory, and kitchen equipment, and instruct, supervise, and train kitchen staff.

Requirements

The role requires 3 to less than 5 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates should be dependable, flexible, organized, and able to lead a team while working in a fast-paced, hot, noisy, and physically demanding restaurant environment.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Menu Planning
• Cantonese Cuisine
• Dim Sum Preparation
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Food Cost Management
• Inventory Management
• Supply Ordering
• Food Quality Standards
• Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
• Leadership
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership