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Employer : Chef Abod Cafe and Catering
Position title: Chef
Work location: 3217 Kempt Rd, Halifax, NS B3K 4X2
Ranks of chefs
- Chef
- Sous-chef
# of positions: 2
work hours: 35 to 40 hours per Week
Wage: $19 per hour
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Analyze operating costs and other data
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
- Create new recipes
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Greek
- Kosher
- Lebanese
- European
- Gluten-free
- Mediterranean cuisine
- Turkish
Food specialties
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player