chef

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Safe Food Handling certificate

• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine Specialties

• International

• Canadian

Additional Skills

• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory

• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies

• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions

• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Work Setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Site Environment

• Noisy

• Odours

• Hot

• Cold/refrigerated

• Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Physically demanding

• Attention to detail

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Standing for extended periods

• Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

• 5-10 people

Ranks of Chefs

• Chef

Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills

• Create new recipes

• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets

• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food

• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff

Personal Suitability

• Initiative

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Team player

• Dependability

• Reliability

• Organized