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Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Cafeteria
• Café
• Bakery
• Fast food

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Working groups
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• East Indian
• International

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Eggs and dairy
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Location:2369 Hensall Street Mississauga, ON L5A 2T1