head chef - Ottawa, Canada - Deleite's Ottawa

    Deleite's Ottawa
    Deleite's Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    • Work Term: Permanent
    • Work Language: Bilingual
    • Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week
    • Education: Bachelor's degree
    • Experience: 5 years or more
    • Hospitality administration/management, general
    • Marketing, other
    • Asset languages

    • Spanish; Castilian
    • Work site environment

    • Noisy
    • Odours
    • Hot
    • Cold/refrigerated
    • Non-smoking
    • Work setting

    • Restaurant
    • Urban area
    • Bar
    • Remote location
    • Catering firm
    • Bistro
    • Café
    • Bakery
    • Ranks of chefs

    • Head chef
    • Tasks

    • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
    • Estimate labour costs
    • 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
    • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
    • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
    • 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
    • Supervision

    • 1 to 2 people
    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Cook Trade Certification
    • Safe Food Handling certificate
    • Food Safety Certificate
    • Cuisine specialties

    • International
    • Spanish
    • Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
    • Food specialties

    • Bakery goods and desserts
    • Cold kitchen
    • Eggs and dairy
    • Fish and seafood
    • Meat, poultry and game
    • Stocks, soups and sauces
    • Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
    • Chocolate
    • Area of work experience

    • Manager
    • Security and safety

    • Medical exam
    • Criminal record check
    • Transportation/travel information

    • Own transportation
    • Own vehicle
    • Valid driver's licence
    • 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
    • Personal suitability

    • Leadership
    • Dependability
    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Flexibility
    • Initiative
    • Organized
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Screening questions

    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you available for the advertised start date?
    • Are you currently a student?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
    • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
    • Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
    • What is your current field of study?
    • What is your current level of study?
    • Workplace information

    • On the road job