Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Executive Chefs Specific Skills

Recruit and hire staff; Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants; Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards; Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs; Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills

Create new recipes; Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets; Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food; Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff

Sous-Chefs Specific Skills

Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers; Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff

Food Specialties

Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms; Stocks, soups and sauces; Meat, poultry and game; Fish and seafood; Eggs and dairy

Ranks of Chefs Head chef

Work Location Information Urban area; Willing to relocate

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment

Noisy; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking

Work Setting Restaurant

Additional Skills

Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food; Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory; Analyze operating costs and other data; Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances; Requisition food and kitchen supplies; Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions; Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Cuisine Specialties International; Cantonese cuisine; South Indian

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English