Chef

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Private residence

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Stock linen closet
• Serve food and beverages
• Food preparation

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Certified chef de cuisine (CCC)
• Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask