Head Chef

Employer

Taste of Szechuan

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Cantonese

Work setting

Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Head chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Cook Trade Certification

Cuisine specialties

• Cantonese cuisine
• Szechuan
• Dim Sum

Food specialties

• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

5 years or more

Financial benefits

Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees