Assistant chef

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 5 years or more
• On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Work site environment
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood
• Cut fish into steaks and fillets
• Cut poultry into parts
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
• Supervision
• 5-10 people
• Credentials
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Cook Trade Certification
• Experience and specialization
• Cuisine specialties
• Cantonese cuisine
• Szechuan
• Dim Sum
• International
• Food specialties
• Cold kitchen
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Geographical areas of specialization
• China

Additional information

• Security and safety
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Weight handling
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available