chef

Additional Skills

• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

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

• Analyze operating costs and other data

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies

• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Attention to detail

Sous-Chefs Specific Skills

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff

Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills

• Create new recipes

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

• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff

Executive Chefs Specific Skills

• Recruit and hire staff

• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility

• Team player

• Reliability

• Organized