sous-chef

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
3 years to less than 5 years

• • or equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• • Food Safety Certificate

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 meals or specialty foods

Work Setting

• • Restaurant
  • Bar

Own Tools/Equipment

• • Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

• • Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to Supervise

• • More than 20 people
  • Working groups

Work Location Information

• • Urban area

Ranks of Chefs

• • Sous-chef
  • Executive chef

Sous-Chefs Specific Skills

• • 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

• • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food

Executive Chefs Specific Skills

• • 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)

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