Job Description

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Chefs

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants in an establishment, restaurant chains, hospitals or other establishments with food services
Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
Estimate food requirements and may estimate food and labour costs
Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Recruit and hire staff
May prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
May plan menus and requisition food and kitchen supplies
May prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.

Chefs and specialist chefs

Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty Syrian foods, such as pastries, sauces, soups, salads, Ice cream, desserts, vegetables and meat, poultry and fish dishes, and create decorative food displays for special events such as banquets
Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Create new recipes
Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
May plan menus
May requisition food and kitchen supplies.

Required languages: English, Arabic spoken is not essential but preferred

Education level: Cook Trade Certification

Required skills: 5 Years

Additional skills / Assets: Specialty Syrian foods

Closest intersection: Glen Erin & Dundas