Full-Time Chef (Restaurant Chef,C200 (The Crimson Jasper))
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Cook Red Seal Certificate; Safe Food Handling certificate; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Chef Category
Head chef
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Work Setting
Formal dining room; Hotel; Restaurant
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Cuisine Specialties
Canadian; International; European
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Food Preparation Specializations
Stocks, soups and sauces; Bakery goods and desserts; Cold kitchen; Meat, poultry and game; Eggs and dairy; Cereals, grains and pulses; Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
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Specific Skills
Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities; Estimate food requirements; Estimate food and labour costs; Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances; Instruct cooks in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and in new cooking techniques; Plan menus; Ensure quality of food and portion control; Create new recipes; Requisition food and kitchen supplies and equipment; Schedule staff; Supervise cooks and kitchen staff; Supervise sous-chefs
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Additional Skills
Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory; Analyze operating costs and other data
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Security and Safety
Bondable
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Work Site Environment
Wet/damp; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking
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Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
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Work Location Information
Staff accommodation available
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Ability to Supervise
5-10 people
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning
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