executive chef

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work Setting

• Restaurant
• Fast food

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities