Executive Chef

Employer

Aspen- The Park Kitchen & Bar

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

Executive chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Mediterranean cuisine

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition