chef
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
5 years or more
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
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
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
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
Cuisine specialties
- Italian cuisine
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
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan menus and oversee food preparation and cooking across several restaurants, ensuring quality standards and preparing meals for regular service, special guests, and events. Manage kitchen operations, including food costs, inventory, supplies, staff recruitment and training, and consultation with clients about special functions.
Requirements
The role requires five or more years of experience and a college/CEGEP education. A Cook Red Seal Certificate and experience with Italian cuisine are specified.
Skills
- Food Cost Estimation
- Inventory Management
- Recipe Development
- Cooking Techniques
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Food Presentation
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Italian Cuisine
- Banquet Catering
- Food Quality Control
- Food and Kitchen Supply Requisition
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Chef
- Restaurant
- Large Restaurant
- Hotel
- Formal Dining Room
- Italian Cuisine
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Presentation
- Banquets
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Supplies
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Supervision
- Food Quality Standards
- Specialty Foods
- Client Consultation