• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

• Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

• Supervision

• Working groups

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

• Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• International

• Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

• Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

• Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

• Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Uniform
• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

• Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• 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?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

• Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

• Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

• Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

• Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

• Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

• Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

• Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

• Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

• Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

• Support for mature workers

• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)

• Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)