Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Non-smoking
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Air conditioned
Work setting
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Urban area
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Café
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Bakery
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Retail business
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Coffee shop
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Bake shop
Ranks of chefs
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Executive chef
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Head chef
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Chef
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Sous-chef
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Pastry chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
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Estimate labour costs
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Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
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Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
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Create new recipes
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Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
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Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
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Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
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Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
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Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
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Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
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Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
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Train staff
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Prepare special orders
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Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
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Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
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Bake mixed dough and batters
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Organize and maintain inventory
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Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
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Operate machinery
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Cook
Experience and specialization
Type of production art
Cuisine specialties
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Cantonese cuisine
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Szechuan
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Dim Sum
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French
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Japanese cuisine
Food specialties
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Bakery goods and desserts
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Eggs and dairy
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Fish and seafood
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Meat, poultry and game
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Stocks, soups and sauces
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Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
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Chocolate
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Desserts and pastries
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Breads and rolls
Area of work experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Criminal record check
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Basic security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Ability to distinguish between colours
Personal suitability
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Accurate
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Excellent written communication
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Client focus
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Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.