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Head chef
Location
6638 152A St#115Surrey, BC V3S 5X5
Job description
Green job:
- The employer stated that this is a green job because the position: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Responsibilities
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Analyze operating costs and other data
- 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
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- 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
- Recruit and hire staff
- 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
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Cuisine specialties
- Canadian
- East Indian
- Kosher
- International
- Gluten-free
- Mediterranean cuisine
Food specialties
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Meat, poultry and game
Ranks of chefs: Head chef
Work setting:
- Restaurant
- Cafeteria
- Bistro
- Café