Executive Chef

About This Role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Restaurant. Tasks: Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items. Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory. 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions. Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods. Requisition food and kitchen supplies. Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions. Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Recruit and hire staff. Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Leading/instructing individuals. Supervise kitchen staff and helpers. Organize buffets and banquets. Order supplies and equipment. Manage kitchen operations. Inspect kitchens and food service areas. Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef. Clean kitchen and work areas. Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. Co-ordinate special events. Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods. Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization. Determine the size of food portions and costs. Supervision: Cook (general). Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Cook Red Seal Certificate. Cuisine specialties: Italian cuisine. Vegetarian. International. Gluten-free. Halal. Vegan. Food specialties: Bakery goods and desserts. Cold kitchen. Eggs and dairy. Fish and seafood. Meat, poultry and game. Stocks, soups and sauces. Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms. Chocolate. 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: Leadership. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Client focus. Judgement. Time management. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available.

What You'll Do

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Order supplies and equipment
• Manage kitchen operations
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Co-ordinate special events
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Determine the size of food portions and costs

What We're Looking For

• Senior level experience
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
• Credentials: Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Work conditions: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Repetitive tasks
• Personal suitability: Leadership, Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Client focus, Judgement, Time management

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