specialist chef

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading / instructing individuals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cuisine specialties

• Thai
• Vegetarian

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years