Full-Time Chef (Experienced Italian Chef)
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Not required
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Not required
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Experience
5 years or more
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Chef Category
Chef
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Work Setting
Restaurant
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Cuisine Specialties
Italian
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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; Fish and seafood; Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
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Specific Skills
Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities; Estimate food requirements; 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; Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and special functions, and plan and arrange food requirements for these functions; Create new recipes; Supervise cooks and kitchen staff; Supervise sous-chefs; Supervise chefs de partie/specialist chefs
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods
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Work Site Environment
Noisy; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking
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Work Location Information
Urban area
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Ability to Supervise
3-4 people
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Numeracy; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Job task planning and organizing; Finding information; Continuous learning
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Other Information
Experienced/career Italian chef with 10+ years of experience required; experience working in Italy required in order to ensure authenticity of Italian cuisine.