Work setting

• Restaurant
• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Supervision

• Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Eggs and dairy
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Judgement

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available