Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Ranks of chefs
- Chef
Responsibilities
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
- 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
- Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
- Certified chef de cuisine (CCC)
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
- Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment