executive chef

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience 5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Schedule staff
• Manage kitchen operations
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Determine the size of food portions and costs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Red Seal Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities

Other Benefits

• Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers