specialist chef
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Cuisine Specialties
- Lebanese
Additional Skills
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- 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 Site Environment
- Non-smoking
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Ranks of Chefs
- Chef
Food Specialties
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Meat, poultry and game
- Fish and seafood
- Eggs and dairy
Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills
- Create new recipes
- 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
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
Personal Suitability
- Initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Organized