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executive chef
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
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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 setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Cuisine specialties
Transportation/travel information
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
- Other trades certificate or diploma
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 setting
- Restaurant
- Executive chef
Tasks
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Analyze operating costs and other data
- 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
- 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
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Recruit and hire staff
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
- 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cuisine specialties
- Indonesian
- Thai
- Vegetarian
- Vietnamese cuisine
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
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
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Executive Chef is responsible for managing kitchen operations, including food cost analysis, menu planning, and supervising kitchen staff. They oversee the preparation of regular meals and specialty foods for events such as weddings and banquets.
Requirements
Candidates must have 2 to 3 years of experience and a trade certificate or diploma. Required certifications include Safe Food Handling and Emergency First Aid/CPR.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Cost Management
- Staff Supervision
- Recipe Creation
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety
- Banqueting
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- Indonesian Cuisine
- Thai Cuisine
- Vietnamese Cuisine
- Vegetarian Cooking
- Vegan Cooking
- Gluten-free Cooking
- Bakery and Desserts
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
Keywords
- Executive Chef
- Food Costs
- Inventory
- Recipe Development
- Banquets
- Food Allergies
- Safe Food Handling
- CPR
- Indonesian Cuisine
- Thai Cuisine
- Vietnamese Cuisine
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Bakery
- Cold Kitchen
- Seafood
- Poultry
- Stocks
- Soups
- Sauces
- Restaurant Management
- Kitchen Supervision
- Hospitality