Head chef



Location

2808-2818 Cambie StreetVancouver, BC V5Z 2V5



Job description


Responsibilities

  • 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
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Certificates Cook Trade Certification
Ranks of chefs Head chef
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