Job Board for Vulnerable Youth
Chef
Posted on May 4, 2024
by Biryani Villa
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector:
Restaurant & Food Services
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Job Description
Tasks
- Analyze operating costs and other data
- 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
- 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
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player