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Head Chef
Posted on November 18, 2024
by Taste of Szechuan
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Sector:
Restaurant & Food Services
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 203
Duration: 3 calendar days (4 business days)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/alberta/edmonton/483301659/head-chef/
Job Description
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- 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
- 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
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Cantonese cuisine
- Szechuan
- Dim Sum
Food specialties
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available