Specialist Chef

About This Role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Restaurant. Willing to relocate. Relocation costs covered by employer. Tasks: 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. 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. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Cuisine specialties: South Indian. East Indian. Vegetarian. Gluten-free. West Indian. Food specialties: Eggs and dairy. Fish and seafood. Meat, poultry and game. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.

What You'll Do

• 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
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

What We're Looking For

• Senior level experience
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Work conditions: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Organized, Reliability, Team player

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