Job summary:
Create new recipes; Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets; Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food; Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
Job description:
Salary Offered:
Full Time: 40 hrs/week @ $25/hour
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Safe Food Handling certificate; Food Safety Certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
- Work Setting
- Restaurant
- Security and Safety
- Medical exam
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Uniform
- Work Site Environment
- Wet/damp; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines
- Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
- Work Location Information
- Urban area
- Food Specialties
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms; Stocks, soups and sauces; Meat, poultry and game; Fish and seafood
- Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills
- Create new recipes; Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets; Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food; Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- Executive Chefs Specific Skills
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants; Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards; Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs; Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Personal Suitability
- Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Dependability; Reliability; Organized
