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
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
Tasks
Cuisine specialties
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
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
- Restaurant
- Chef
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
- 16-20 people
Cuisine specialties
- Canadian
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
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
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