banquet chef - St. John's, Canada - JAG

    JAG
    JAG St. John's, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    • Work Term: Permanent
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
    • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
    • Experience: 5 years or more
    • or equivalent experience
    • Work setting

    • Hotel, motel, resort
    • Tasks

    • 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
    • Requisition food and kitchen supplies
    • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
    • Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
    • 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
    • Leading/instructing individuals
    • Organize buffets and banquets
    • Inspect kitchens and food service areas
    • Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
    • Clean kitchen and work areas
    • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
    • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Cook Trade Certification
    • Safe Food Handling certificate
    • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
    • Food Safety Certificate
    • Security and safety

    • Criminal record check
    • Transportation/travel information

    • Own transportation
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Fast-paced environment
    • Work under pressure
    • Handling heavy loads
    • Physically demanding
    • Attention to detail
    • Standing for extended periods
    • Repetitive tasks
    • Personal suitability

    • Dependability
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Flexibility
    • Initiative
    • Organized
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Client focus
    • Judgement
    • Time management
    • Screening questions

    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you available for the advertised start date?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
    • Health benefits

    • Dental plan
    • Disability benefits
    • Health care plan
    • Vision care benefits
    • Financial benefits

    • Gratuities
    • Life insurance
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
    • Other benefits

    • Other benefits
    • Team building opportunities
    • Wellness program