Specialty foods chef
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
2 years to less than 3 years
Cuisine Specialties
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- Cantonese cuisine
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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Work Setting
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- Restaurant
Work Site Environment
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- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Hot
- Non-smoking
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
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- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Tight deadlines
Ability to Supervise
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- 3-4 people
Work Location Information
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- Urban area
Ranks of Chefs
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- Head chef
Chefs and Specialist Chefs Specific Skills
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- Create new recipes
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
Executive Chefs Specific Skills
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- Recruit and hire staff
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
- 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
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Dependability
- Reliability…..(Readmore)