Head Chef

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: French

Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

Experience

• Studies

Certificate or diploma from a college, CEGEP, or other non-university educational institution in a 1 to 2 year program

Work Environment

Noisy work environment

Restaurant Tasks

Explain new culinary techniques and equipment to kitchen staff

Supervise the work of specialized chefs, chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees

Create new recipes

Teach cooks how to prepare, cook, garnish, and present food

Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods for events such as banquets

Supervise cooks and kitchen employees

Prepare and cook food for special guests or on special occasions

Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Plan and direct activities related to food preparation and cooking in several restaurants

Create menus and ensure food quality meets standards

Prepare dishes for clients with allergies or food intolerances

Supervise the activities of sous-chefs, specialized chefs, chefs, and cooks

Train staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling

Direct individuals or give them instructions

Functions and activities of supervisors 5 to 10 people

Type of cuisine

Canadian

International

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Sitting, standing, and walking

Weight manipulated

Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lb)

Personal qualities

Chef qualities (leadership)

Sense of responsibility

Effective interpersonal relationships

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Sense of organization

Reliable

Team spirit

Selection questions

Do you have experience working in this field?

Do you have the required language skills, as specified in the job posting (French or English)?

Employment conditions options

Early morning

Evening

Experience

• 1 to less than 2 years
• Employment conditions options
• Morning
• Night
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Health benefits
• Health care plan
• Financial benefits
• Group insurance
• Support for new arrivals and refugees

Participates in a government or community initiative or program to assist new arrivals and/or refugees

Support for young people

Participates in a government or community initiative or program to assist in hiring young people

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community initiative or program to assist Indigenous people

Support for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community initiative or program to assist members of visible minorities