Second Chef

About This Role

Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items. Analyze operating costs and other data. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff. 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. Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants. Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Recruit and hire staff. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Leadership. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Pension plan. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).

What You'll Do

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

What We're Looking For

• Senior level experience
• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Work conditions: Work under pressure, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods
• Personal suitability: Leadership, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Organized, Reliability, Team player

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