Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
Work setting
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Formal dining room
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Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
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Analyze operating costs and other data
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Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
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Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
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Create new recipes
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Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
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Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
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Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
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Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
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Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
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Requisition food and kitchen supplies
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Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
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Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
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Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
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Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
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Supervisory Experience
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Safe Food Handling certificate
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Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
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French
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Canadian
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International
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African cuisine
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Mediterranean cuisine
Food specialties
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Fish and seafood
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Meat, poultry and game
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Stocks, soups and sauces
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.