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Chef Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Chef, or Chief Cook, is a trained professional who has high proficiency in all food preparation aspects and often focuses on a particular cuisine. Their duties involve overseeing a restaurant’s kitchen, planning the menu, and maintaining the budget.

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What does a Chef do?

A Chef is responsible for the preparation of food that a restaurant serves. They are assigned different tasks based on their skill level. For instance, an Executive Chef would be tasked with overseeing the kitchen staff and creating the menu. A Sous Chef, on the other hand, would be responsible for ensuring that all kitchen equipment is functional. A good Chef will prepare unique dishes that will make your restaurant an outstanding one. An ideal Chef candidate should understand the roles that are specific to your business level.

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Chef Job Description Examples:

Example 1

La personne passionn�e que nous recherchons est�

� Dynamique, responsable, polyvalente et autonome;

� Dot�e d�un esprit d��quipe et aime bouger

Les avantages :

  • Commissions sur les ventes
  • Rabais employ�s
  • Prime de pr�sence au travail
  • Une journ�e de cong� pay� lors de votre anniversaire et une journ�e mobile
  • Stationnement sur place
  • Uniforme fourni
  • Cong�s de maladies
  • Avantages sociaux complets (vacances, assurances collectives, REER, etc.)

    Tes responsabilit�s

  • �tre responsable de l�am�lioration constante du service � la client�le;
  • Planifier, organiser et contr�ler les activit�s op�rationnelles et les ressources humaines du service cosm�tiques;
  • Fixer et atteindre les objectifs de ventes;
  • Assurer la gestion des achats/marchandises;
  • Assurer la gestion de l��quipe des cosm�tiques;
  • Effectuer des retouches maquillage et des animations;
  • Organiser des activit�s pour la client�le afin d�augmenter les ventes;
  • Effectuer toutes autres t�ches demand�es par son sup�rieur.

    Les qualifications requises

  • Poss�der 2 ans d'exp�rience pertinente dans un poste similaire;
  • Avoir une excellente aptitude pour la communication et le service � la client�le ;
  • �tre dynamique et � l'�coute des besoins des clients ;
  • Aimer le travail d'�quipe et �tre capable de collaborer avec les autres ;
  • D�tenir de bonnes connaissances des divers produits et services offerts dans le domaine des cosm�tiques ;
  • Avoir une bonne planification, organisation et un contr�le des op�rations de son d�partement ;
  • Avoir du leadership ;
  • Dipl�me d��tudes professionnelles en esth�tique ou en cosm�tologie est un atout.

    Type d'emploi : Temps plein

    Avantages�:
  • Assurance Dentaire
  • Assurance Invalidit�
  • Assurance Maladie Compl�mentaire
  • Assurance Vie
  • Assurance Vision
  • Cong�s pay�s
  • R�ductions Tarifaires
  • REER Collectif
  • Stationnement sur place
    Flexible Language Requirement�:
  • Anglais non requis
    Horaires de travail�:
  • Fins de semaine au besoin
  • Quart de jour
  • Quart de soir
    Types de paie suppl�mentaire� du poste : En pr�sentiel

    • Example 2

    THIS IS THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU IF YOU ARE Passionate TO WORK IN THE Active Kitchen AND BE Creative WITH Endless Potential TO GROW.

    Kitchen Manager responsibilities:

    -Insure cleaning and Sanitization

    -Inventory and ordering

    -Training and monitoring the quality of work

    -scheduling efficiently

    -Gurantee organization of fridges and storages

    -Leadership

    -Gurantee the recipes are correctly executed

    -Have discipline and be punctual

    -Be able to work with other managers

    -Covering the cook shift if and when is needed

    -updating inventory and waste applications daily

    If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and ingredients and inventory management systems you are the right candidate for this job.

    Requirments

  • Proven work experience as a Chef, Cook and manager
  • Exceptional proven ability of management
  • Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
  • Outstanding communication skils
  • Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
  • Excellent time management abilities
  • Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
  • Be able to manage people to create vibrant and ethical work space

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: Up to $52,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay
  • Tips



    Experience:
  • Culinary: 4 years (preferred)
  • Kitchen Management: 2 years Location: In person

    • Example 3

    Position: Junior Sous Chef

    Location: Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, BC)

    Start date: ASAP!

    Salary: $55,000 to $60,000

    Additional Benefits: 3 weeks vacation, excellent healthcare benefits (effective day 1), RRSP matching plan

    Imagine creating a place where tomorrow�s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that�s why this is so much more than a job.

    Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today�s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

    Now, if you were to come on board as one of our JuniorSous Chefs, we�d ask you to do the following for us:

  • Assist the Culinary Director in the unit, taking over the Culinary Directors' duties in his/her absence.
  • Assist the Culinary Director with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production.
  • Prepare and supervise the culinary team in preparation of a wide variety of foods in addition to sharing food knowledge with the team.
  • Be directly involved in menu planning and development, operation planning, expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
  • Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
  • Ensure good client relationships are maintained and that the client is satisfied with the service and menu options provided.
  • Ensure strict compliance with Compass� Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
  • Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace accident or incident to head office.
  • Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment and other areas as appropriate.

    Think you have what it takes to be our JuniorSous Chef? We�re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here�s how we�ll know you�ll be successful in the role.

  • Two years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
  • Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
  • Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
  • Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
  • Able to work flexible hours to accommodate business needs, may require evening and weekend availability.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • Weekend availability

    Experience:
  • Sous Chef: 2 years Location: One location

    • Example 4

    Vous �tes passionn� par la vente, le service � la client�le et le contact client ?
    Vous avez envie de vous �panouir dans une carri�re enrichissante et augmenter grandement vos comp�tences dans le milieu de la vente ?
    Stelecom est une entreprise de marketing en pleine expansion situ�e � Montr�al. Nous sommes � la recherche de chef de vente pour des postes permanents et � temps plein.

    Votre principale mission sera :

  • Promouvoir les produits de nos clients
  • �tablir des relations profitables en leur offrant un service de vente de qualit� et exceptionnel
  • Fid�liser les clients actuels

    Qualit�s et comp�tences recherch�es :

  • De grandes qualit�s relationnelles
  • Bonne capacit� d��coute et de communication
  • Dynamisme
  • Exp�rience dans le domaine de la vente et le service � la client�le
    Ce que nous vous offrons :

  • Un poste permanent
  • Une grande autonomie dans le travail et des horaires flexibles
  • Une r�mun�ration avantageuse
  • Un environnement de travail dans lequel la r�ussite est valoris�e avec des possibilit�s de progression de carri�re.
    Si vous cherchez � commencer votre carri�re dans le domaine passionnant de la vente et du marketing, envoyez-nous votre CV.

    Type d'emploi : Temps plein, Permanent

    Salaire : 600,00$ � 1 000,00$ par semaine

    Horaire :
  • Du Lundi au Vendredi

    Capacit� � faire le trajet ou � d�m�nager:
  • Mont-royal, QC: Faire le trajet sans probl�me ou pr�voir un d�m�nagement avant de prendre son poste (Obligatoire)

    Exp�rience:
  • vente: 1 an (Souhait�)

    • Example 5

    Chef de service - Loisirs

    Aimeriez-vous contribuer � l�am�lioration de la qualit� de vie de nos r�sidents??
    Prendre le temps de les �couter et d�interagir avec eux?? Souhaitez-vous �voluer dans un milieu de travail dynamique et convivial, o� la reconnaissance fait partie de votre idien??
    Au Groupe Maurice, gestionnaire de complexes r�sidentiels pour retrait�s, nous avons, comme vous, la cause des a�n�s � c�ur. Parce que chaque geste a un impact sur la qualit� de vie des r�sidents, nous vous offrons les conditions, les outils et les ressources qui vous permettront de bien faire votre travail.
    Ici, votre m�tier prend tout son sens
    Chaque jour, le chef de service loisir a � c�ur :
  • D�assurer un milieu de vie stimulant et divertissant qui r�pond aux besoins des r�sidents, tant autonomes que semi-autonomes?;

  • D��laborer des calendriers d�activit�s distrayantes, festives et ludiques?;

  • De cr�er des relations interpersonnelles avec les r�sidents et d�encourager leur participation � la vie en r�sidence?;

  • D�animer ou superviser les activit�s culturelles, sociales, artistiques ou sportives?;

  • De contribuer � la s�curit� et au bien-�tre des r�sidents.
    En vous joignant � nos �quipes, vous b�n�ficierez :
  • D�un environnement de travail convivial, empreint de respect, d�entraide et de collaboration?;

  • D�un rythme de travail sain et d�un horaire souple?;

  • D�une gestion humaine du personnel?;

  • D�autonomie et d�une latitude vous permettant de r�pondre aux besoins particuliers de chacun de nos r�sidents?;

  • D�une gamme compl�te d�avantages sociaux?;

  • D�une prime pour r�f�rence d�employ�s.
    Vous poss�dez :
  • Un DEC en loisirs ou une exp�rience �quivalente?

  • Un minimum de 2 ans d�exp�rience?dans un poste similaire?

  • Une facilit� avec MS Office (Word, Excel et Outlook)?
    Vous �tes anim�s par :
  • Le service � la client�le?

  • Le travail d��quipe?

  • La rigueur et l�organisation?

  • Les relations interpersonnelles?

  • L�action et les r�sultats?

    Vous vous reconnaissez ? Faites-nous signe, nous sommes impatients de vous rencontrer?!

    Type d'emploi : Temps plein, Permanent

    Avantages :
  • Assurance Invalidit�
  • Assurance Maladie Compl�mentaire
  • Nourriture � Prix R�duit ou Gratuite
  • Programme d'Aide aux Employ�s
  • REER  :
  • Quart de jour

    • Example 6

    Si votre famille ou vos amis vous demandent en quoi consiste votre nouveau poste, vous pourrez leur dire : En tant que Chef d��quipe - Assistance Routi�re vous serez sous la supervision du Responsable des Op�rations - Assistance Routi�re, vous participerez � la gestion idienne de l'�quipe pour permettre l'atteinte des objectifs et garantir la satisfaction client. Vous serez principalement en charge de superviser, d�velopper et mobiliser les agents d'assistance routi�re.

    En tant que Chef d��quipe - Assistance Routi�re, votre idien ressemblera � cela :
  • Coacher les membres de l'�quipe au idien et contribuer au d�veloppement des agents en leur apportant le coaching et le soutien n�cessaires,
  • Coordonner les activit�s de l'�quipe pour permettre l'atteinte des SLA, identifier les �carts de performance afin de mettre en place des plans d'actions favorisant l'am�lioration continue et l'atteinte des objectifs,
  • Donner du feedback aux agents sur la qualit� des appels,
  • R�pondre aux plaintes (escalations) et aux demandes des clients de mani�re efficace et professionnelle, refl�tant les normes de service de nos clients corporatifs,
  • Participer � la communication et � l'application des proc�dures ainsi qu'� la mise � jour de la documentation,
  • Maintenir un climat de travail positif, ouvert et dynamique tout en gardant l'�quipe motiv�e et productive,
  • Mobiliser les collaborateurs vers l'atteinte de leurs objectifs individuels et les accompagner dans leur �volution professionnelle,
  • Assurer le respect des normes et politiques internes,
  • Toutes autres t�ches connexes.

    Ce poste est fait pour vous si vous avez :
  • Exp�rience significative en service � la client�le dans un centre d'appels,
  • Connaissance de l'assistance routi�re (atout important);
  • Bilinguisme (anglais, fran�ais, parl� et �crit);
  • Orient� solution avec un excellent jugement des situations et une forte capacit� � r�soudre des probl�mes,
  • Proactif et autonome avec la capacit� de g�rer plusieurs t�ches en m�me temps (multit�che);
  • Forte orientation client (�coute, empathie, patience);
  • Fort esprit d'�quipe;

    Si vous �tes le candidat id�al, il nous fera plaisir de vous offrir :
  • 4 semaines de vacances par an
  • Jours f�ri�s additionnels?: Journ�e Nationale de la V�rit� et de la R�conciliation etc.
  • Acc�s � des services de t�l�m�decine gratuitement
  • Journ�e de cong� pay�e pour votre anniversaire
  • Possibilit� de t�l�travailler
  • Assurance collective gratuite
  • REER avec contribution de l�employeur (jusqu�� 100%)
  • Programme d�Aide aux Employ�s
  • Prime d�anciennet�
  • �v�nements d�entreprise?: Party de No�l, 5@7, semaine de b�n�volat, jeux, concours, journ�e de reconnaissance des employ�s etc

    Type d'emploi : Temps plein, Permanent

    Salaire : 50 000,00$ � 58 000,00$ par an

    Avantages :
  • Aide au Transport Quotidien
  • Assurance Dentaire
  • Assurance Invalidit�
  • Assurance Maladie Compl�mentaire
  • Assurance Vie
  • Assurance Vision
  • Cong�s de Vacances et Compensatoires
  • �v�nements d'Entreprise
  • Programme d'Aide aux Employ�s
  • Programmes de Bien-�tre
  • REER Collectif
  • R�gime d'Achat d'Actions
  • R�gime de retraite
  • R�gimes de participation aux b�n�fices
  • Tenue D�contract�e
  • Travail � domicile
    Horaire :
  • 8 Heures
  • Disponibilit� la fin de semaine
  • Du Lundi au Vendredi
    R�mun�ration suppl�mentaire :
  • Primes

    Exp�rience:
  • Gestion d'�quipe: 1 an (Souhait�)

    Langue:
  • Fran�ais (Obligatoire)
  • Anglais (Obligatoire)

    Disponibilit�:
  • Travail en journ�e en soir�e (Souhait�)

    • Chef duties and responsibilities

    A Chef collaborates with other members of the kitchen staff to effectively run a kitchen. They should be experts at maintaining kitchen equipment and ensuring food quality. Other responsibilities and duties of a good Chef include:

    • Establishing staff and production schedules to ensure there is sufficient help throughout and to enable timely delivery of food items
    • Determining when there is a need for additional help to maintain satisfactory service
    • Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff, including cooks and kitchen employees when there is a need
    • Inspecting work areas, supplies, ingredients, and cooking equipment to ensure constant conformance to regulatory standards
    • Meeting with clients as may be necessary to negotiate prices and arrange menu items for banquets, weddings, and other special occasions
    • Analyzing recipes and making menu changes when necessary to minimize overhead costs while still keeping customers happy
    • Coordinating all food budgeting, purchasing, and planning operations with other members of the staff
    • Monitoring and overseeing sanitation practices to ensure that employees strictly adhere to the standards and regulations of cleanliness

    Chef skills and qualifications

    The most important skill for a Chef is the ability to use various recipes and strictly follow a menu plan in the preparation of food daily. They require many other skills and qualifications as well, including:

    • Ability to use common kitchen tools, including ranges, graters, and cutlery
    • Knowledge of the standards and regulations for food preparation
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Understanding of quality control, raw materials, and other techniques for the effective creation and distribution of food products
    • Knowledge of food-related training techniques and curriculum
    • Understanding of different culinary techniques and profiles and a desire to learn new techniques and flavours
    • Ability to work neatly, efficiently, and safely
    • Ability to follow instructions without variations

    Chef experience requirements

    A Chef should typically have five years of work experience. However, depending on the educational background of the Chef and the type of experience they have, some exceptions may be made. A Chef primarily gains real-world experience through junior level roles or Cook positions. It is advisable to have the Chef work with the senior members of the culinary team to enable them to acquaint themselves with skills that are related to your establishment.

    Chef education and training requirements

    Before entering a workforce, a Chef should have at least a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or its equivalent. Having advanced knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, and varied culinary styles is an added advantage.

    Chef salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Chef is $19.68 per hour. The pay rate may vary depending on the geographical location and the education and experience of the Chef.

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    Chef job description FAQs

    What are the examples of job specifications that you may consider adding to your Chef position advert?

    When advertising for the position of a Chef, consider adding job specifications that are specific to your establishment. These may include proven creativity in recipe creation and menu planning, an associate degree in a culinary field, experience in hiring and training Sous Chefs among other kitchen staff, and the ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

    What is the difference between a Sous Chef and an Executive Chef?

    A Sous Chef is also known as Assistant Chef. They create dishes for the menu and manage a staff of kitchen staff, Cooks and Assistant Chefs. An Executive Chef, also known as a Chef de Cuisine, is a professional pinnacle. Their scope of responsibility includes overseeing menu creation and managing personnel, food cost, and payroll.

    What is a Roast Chef?

    A Roast Chef, or Rotisserie, is primarily in charge of preparing any braised or roasted meat on the menu, including veal and steaks. They may also arrange deliveries from other retailers or get meat from local suppliers. Their style of cooking is focused on simmering the meats to hold in as much flavour as possible.

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