Head Chef

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 38 to 45 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 5 years or more
- **Work site environment**:

- Noisy
- Hot
- ** Work setting**:

- Restaurant
- ** Ranks of chefs**:

- Head chef
- ** Tasks**:

- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Leading/instructing individuals
- ** Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
- ** Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Cook Trade Certification
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- ** Cuisine specialties**:

- Italian cuisine
- ** Food specialties**:

- Bakery goods and desserts
- Cold kitchen
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- ** Area of work experience**:

- Manager
- ** Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
- ** Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- ** Own tools/equipment**:

- Uniform
- ** Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- ** Financial benefits**:

- Gratuities
- ** Other benefits**:

- Free parking available