specialty foods chef

Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 30 to 45 hours per weekEducation: College/CEGEPExperience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experienceWork site environmentNon-smokingAir conditionedWork settingUrban areaRelocation costs not covered by employerCaféBakeryRetail businessCoffee shopBake shopRanks of chefsExecutive chefHead chefChefSous-chefPastry chefTasksEstimate amount and costs of supplies and food itemsEstimate labour costsDemonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staffSupervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workersCreate new recipesInstruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of foodSupervise cooks and other kitchen staffPrepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functionsPrepare and cook meals or specialty foodsPlan menus and ensure food meets quality standardsSupervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooksTrain staff in preparation, cooking and handling of foodTrain staffPrepare special ordersFrost and decorate cakes and baked goodsEnsure that the quality of products meets established standardsBake mixed dough and battersOrganize and maintain inventoryPrepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foodsPrepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer ordersOperate machineryCookType of production artProduct packagingCuisine specialtiesCantonese cuisine SzechuanDim SumFrenchJapanese cuisineFood specialtiesBakery goods and dessertsEggs and dairyFish and seafoodMeat, poultry and gameStocks, soups and saucesVegetables, fruits, nuts and mushroomsChocolateDesserts and pastriesBreads and rollsArea of work experienceManagerFood servicesSecurity and safetyBondableCriminal record checkBasic security clearanceWork conditions and physical capabilitiesFast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesPhysically demandingAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursPersonal suitabilityDependabilityExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityInitiativeOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerAccurateExcellent written communicationClient focusJudgementHealth benefitsDental planFinancial benefitsGroup insurance benefits