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62200.03 – Specialist chefs

Chefs and specialist chefs prepare and cook meals and specialty foods. They also plan and supervise cooking activities.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Master chef
  • Pastry chef
  • Saucier
  • Specialist chef

Core competencies

  • Coordinating to coordinate cooking times and processes for multiple dishes, ensuring food is served at the right temperature and consistency
  • Monitoring to monitor team performance and ensure all members are following procedures and contributing effectively
  • Fluency of Ideas to develop creative dishes to attract customers based on food trends and dietary concerns
  • Multitasking to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as preparing different dishes, managing cooking times and coordinating with other kitchen staff
  • Stress Tolerance to maintain focus and perform effectively in a dynamic and high-pressure kitchen environment
  • Knowledge in Hospitality to design menus that showcase their culinary skills and cater to customer preferences and trends

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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
  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • Create new recipes
  • Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
  • May plan menus
  • May requisition food and kitchen supplies.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • There is some mobility among the various types of chefs in this unit group.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Cooks (63200)
  • Restaurant and food service managers (60030)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

62 – Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services

Sub-major group

622 – Specialized services occupations

Minor group

6220 – Specialized occupations in services

Unit group

62200 – Chefs

Occupational profile

62200.03 – Specialist chefs

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