Chef

Job summary

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

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Ranks of chefs Sous-chef Meat chef 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 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 Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Supervision 5-10 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Cook Trade Certification Safe Food Handling certificate Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Sushi preparation techniques Cantonese cuisine Szechuan Dim Sum International Additional information Security and safety Medical exam Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Leadership Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Organized Team player Benefits Other benefits Free parking available Other benefits

What you’ll do

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

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. A Cook Trade Certification and Safe Food Handling certificate are listed, along with experience in sushi preparation and Cantonese, Szechuan, dim sum, and international cuisines.

Benefits

• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Recipe Development
• Meal Preparation
• Sushi Preparation
• Cantonese Cuisine
• Szechuan Cuisine
• Dim Sum Preparation
• International Cuisine
• Food Cost Management
• Inventory Management
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Food Safety
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

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