head chef

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

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