Full-Time banquet chef
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Safe Food Handling certificate; Food Safety Certificate; Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Cook Trade Certification
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Cuisine Specialties
Italian cuisine
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Experience
5 years or more
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Additional Skills
Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory; Analyze operating costs and other data; Requisition food and kitchen supplies; Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions; Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
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Work Setting
Restaurant; Formal dining room; Catering firm
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Security and Safety
Medical exam; Criminal record check
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Own Tools/Equipment
Tools
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Work Site Environment
Noisy; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines
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Ability to Supervise
More than 20 people
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Ranks of Chefs
Head chef
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Sous-Chefs Specific Skills
Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers; Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
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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
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Executive Chefs Specific Skills
Recruit and hire staff; 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; Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
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Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Reliability; Organized
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