head chef

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided
• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Cafeteria
• Camp
• Resort
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Church

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

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
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available