Job Description
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
- Estimate labour costs.
- 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.
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
- Recruit and hire staff.
- Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Lead and instruct individuals.