Head Chef

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Job Duties:

Head chef

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants in an establishment, restaurant chains, hospitals or other establishments with food services

Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions

Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Estimate food requirements and may estimate food and labour costs

Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs

Recruit and hire staff

May prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.

Sous-chefs

Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers

Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff

Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods, such as pastries, sauces, soups, salads, vegetables and meat, poultry and fish dishes, and create decorative food displays for special events such as banquets

Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food

Create new recipes

May plan menus and requisition food and kitchen supplies

May prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.

May requisition food and kitchen supplies.

Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Cook's trade certification or equivalent credentials, training and experience are required.

The certifications of Certified Working Chef (CWC) and Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), administered by the Canadian Culinary Institute (CCI) of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCF) are available to qualified chefs.

Red Seal endorsement for cooks is also available to qualified chefs upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Executive chefs usually require management training and several years of experience in commercial food preparation, including two years in a supervisory capacity

and

experience as a sous-chef, specialist chef or chef.

Sous-chefs, specialist chefs and chefs usually require several years of experience in commercial food preparation.

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Benefits

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