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Head chef
- Education:
- Expérience:
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Work site environment
- Odours
Work setting
- Formal dining room
- Restaurant
- Catering firm
- Resort
Ranks of chefs
- Head chef
- Sous-chef
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
- Create new recipes
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Experience
- 3 years to less than 5 years
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Night
- On call
- Day
- Overtime available
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 32 to 40 hours per week