executive chef
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Cuisine specialties
Transportation/travel information
Financial benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- Non-smoking
- Restaurant
- Fine dining establishment
- Executive chef
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
- 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 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
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Cuisine specialties
- Canadian
- Italian cuisine
- Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
- Mediterranean cuisine
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Manager
- Amateur training
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan menus, develop recipes, prepare and cook meals, and ensure food quality, including accommodating customers with food allergies or intolerances. Manage kitchen costs and supplies, recruit and train staff, and supervise chefs and other kitchen workers.
Requirements
Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program and two to less than three years of experience. A Safe Food Handling certificate or Food Safety Certificate is listed, along with experience in cuisines including Canadian, Italian, Caribbean and Latin American, and Mediterranean.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation and Cooking
- Fine Dining
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Staff Recruitment and Training
- Food Safety
- Food Allergy Accommodation
- Quality Control
- Equipment Management
- Canadian Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
- Caribbean and Latin American Cuisine
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Benefits
- Gratuities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Executive Chef
- Restaurant
- Fine Dining
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Supplies
- Kitchen Equipment
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Supervision
- Food Safety
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- Food Allergies
- Banquets
- Canadian Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
- Caribbean Cuisine
- Latin American Cuisine
- Mediterranean Cuisine
- Fish and Seafood
- Meat and Poultry
- Stocks, Soups, and Sauces
- Quality Standards
- Food Service
- Management