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chef

  • Delta, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Wet/damp
  • Noisy
  • Odours
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

  • Chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
  • Estimate labour costs
  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • 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
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
  • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
  • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

  • 16-20 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

  • Canadian

Additional information

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
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

  • Leadership
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Health care plan
More about this job

Responsibilities

The chef is responsible for planning menus, directing food preparation, and supervising a kitchen staff of 16-20 people. Key duties include managing food costs, inventory, and ensuring quality standards are met for regular and special functions.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience and be capable of working in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment. No formal degree or diploma is required, but leadership and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Staff Supervision
  • Food Cost Estimation
  • Inventory Management
  • Cooking Techniques
  • Staff Training
  • Recruitment
  • Kitchen Management
  • Canadian Cuisine
  • Food Presentation
  • Budgeting
  • Leadership

Benefits

  • Health Benefits
  • Health Care Plan

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Canadian Cuisine
  • Restaurant
  • Food Costing
  • Inventory Control
  • Kitchen Supervision
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Safety
  • Banquets
  • Hospitality
  • Staff Management

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