Executive chefs perform some or all of the following duties:
- Help plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants in an establishment, restaurant chains, hospitals or other establishments with food services
- Observe client consultations regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Learn how to plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Estimate food requirements and may estimate food and labour costs
- Help supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- May prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
Sous-chefs perform some or all of the following duties:
- Help supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
- Observe new cooking techniques and learn about new equipment
- May plan menus and requisition food and kitchen supplies
- May prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Chefs and specialist chefs perform some or all of the following duties:
- Help prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods, such as pastries, sauces, soups, salads, vegetables and meat, poultry and fish dishes, and create decorative food displays for special events such as banquets
- Learn from cooks regarding preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Create new recipes
- May plan menus
- May requisition food and kitchen supplies