chef de cuisine

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Additional Skills

• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Work Setting

• Catering firm

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Driver’s validity licence check

Work Site Environment

• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

• 5-10 people

Food Specialties

• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Meat, poultry and game
• Fish and seafood
• Eggs and dairy
• Cold kitchen

Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills

• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff

Executive Chefs Specific Skills

• Recruit and hire staff
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Personal Suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?