- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Staff accommodation available
- Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
- Head chef
Tasks
- 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
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
Supervision
- More than 20 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
Food specialties
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Security and safety
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week