Chef

Job summary

Plan menus, develop recipes, and prepare and cook meals and specialty foods, including Italian cuisine and food for events. Manage food and labour costs, supplies, records, and inventory, while recruiting, training, and instructing kitchen staff.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant 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 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 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards Recruit and hire staff Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Italian cuisine Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

Plan menus, develop recipes, and prepare and cook meals and specialty foods, including Italian cuisine and food for events. Manage food and labour costs, supplies, records, and inventory, while recruiting, training, and instructing kitchen staff.

Requirements

At least five years of experience is required; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. The role calls for flexibility, organization, reliability, and teamwork, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment under pressure and tight deadlines.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Cost Estimation
• Labour Cost Estimation
• Inventory Management
• Operating Cost Analysis
• Recipe Development
• Menu Planning
• Italian Cuisine
• Meal Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Presentation
• Staff Recruitment
• Staff Training
• Food Quality Standards
• Client Consultation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality