sous-chef
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
3 years to less than 5 years
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- or equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
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- Food Safety Certificate
Additional Skills
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- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Analyze operating costs and other data
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Work Setting
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- Restaurant
- Bar
Own Tools/Equipment
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- Cellular phone
Transportation/Travel Information
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- Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
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- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to Supervise
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- More than 20 people
- Working groups
Work Location Information
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- Urban area
Ranks of Chefs
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- Sous-chef
- Executive chef
Sous-Chefs Specific Skills
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- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills
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- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Executive Chefs Specific Skills
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- Recruit and hire staff
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
Personal Suitability
- Initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized….(Readmore)