Job Description
Tasks
• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Recruit and hire staff
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
• South Indian
• Sushi preparation techniques
• French
• Canadian
• German cuisine
• Italian cuisine
• Lebanese
• Mexican
• European
• East Indian
• West Indian
• Vegetarian
• Aboriginal
• Moroccan
• International
• African cuisine
• Filipino cuisine
• Gluten-free
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Halal
• Vegan