Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Formal dining room
- Restaurant
- Large restaurant and hotel
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
- 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
- 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
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
