chef
Cuisine Specialties
- East Indian
Additional Skills
- 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Work Setting
- Restaurant
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Tight deadlines
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
Executive Chefs Specific Skills
- Recruit and hire staff
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Organized