Chef

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 5 years or more

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian

Food specialties

• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week