head chef

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• 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
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• 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?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week