head chef
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- 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
Security and safety
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
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- Restaurant
- Head chef
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
- 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 meals or specialty foods
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Cuisine specialties
- Halal
Security and safety
- Bondable
- 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
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan menus and prepare complete meals and specialty foods, including food for banquets and other special events, while ensuring quality standards. Supervise and train kitchen staff, manage food costs and inventory, requisition supplies, and consult with clients about special functions.
Requirements
Requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a 1- to 2-year program. Candidates must have food safety credentials, including a Safe Food Handling certificate or Food Safety Certificate, and experience with halal cuisine.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Kitchen Supervision
- Staff Training
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Halal Cuisine
- Banquet Catering
- Food Quality Control
- Supply Requisitioning
- Client Consultation
- Record Keeping
- Teamwork
- Organization
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Head Chef
- Restaurant
- Halal Cuisine
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Specialty Foods
- Banquet Catering
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- Kitchen Supervision
- Staff Training
- Food Quality Standards
- Supply Requisitioning
- Client Consultation
- Wedding Functions
- Food and Beverage Services