Head Chef

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 40 to 48 hours per week
- Education:

- Expérience:
**Education**:

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
**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
- 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
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- 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
**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?
**Experience**:

- 5 years or more
**Financial benefits**:

- Gratuities
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available