Work setting

• Restaurant and food service

Ranks of chefs

• Meat chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Recruit and hire staff

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• East Indian
• West Indian

Food specialties

• Meat, poultry and game

Manufacturing sector experience

• Food

Area of specialization

• Kitchen

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability