executive chef

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

Health care institution, facility or clinic

Ranks of chefs

Executive chef

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
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading / instructing individuals

Supervision

3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• International

Food specialties

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

Area of work experience

Manager

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Gloves
• Uniform
• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone
• Equipment

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
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