Explore Careers Create Career Profile Chef Holland Code: Create Being a chef never seems like a job, it becomes a true passion. Gordon Ramsay In A Nutshell I create recipes using ingredients I choose from suppliers based on their quality and freshness. I train my kitchen staff, and make sure the food we’re serving is high quality and delicious. I plan menus and make sure the kitchen is stocked with all the ingredients we need. Swipe Potential Salary Range $13.00 - 25.00 Hourly Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia NU Nunavut NWT Northwest Territories ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec YT Yukon Territories The kitchen is a busy and noisy place, but I love it. It’s where I get to be creative and turn fresh food from farms into tasty meals. Cooking with ingredients that come straight from the farm makes my job really special. Workplace Indoor Job Requirements & Duties Create and test recipes and decide the best way to serve dishes Plan and update menus and ingredients Coordinate all the other cooks and food preparation workers in the kitchen Hire and train new staff to meet the kitchen’s quality standards Make sure the kitchen and its equipment are clean and ready to use Talk to customers to ensure their dining experience is excellent Education & Training To become a cook, you usually need a trade certificate or something similar, along with lots of hands-on experience in the kitchen. 100all Job Outlook This is a competitive field filled with passionate and talented job seekers. There may be fewer job openings than there are chefs looking to fill them. Extra experience or personal connections are critical to get an advantage in this industry. Related School Subjects Social Studies Health Education Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Food Cooking Eating Art Restaurant Important Skills Creativity & Innovation I experiment with ingredients and recipes to create fresh, innovative dishes that highlight agricultural products and satisfy customers. Coaching & Mentoring I mentor kitchen staff to develop their skills and work together to deliver quality meals that showcase local and sustainable agriculture. Verbal Communication Clear and positive communication is key in a busy kitchen. I explain instructions, give feedback, and coordinate with my team to make sure every dish is prepared perfectly and on time. Planning I plan meals and manage staff carefully so the kitchen runs smoothly and delivers fresh, delicious food on time. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Creative Work Working With A Team Working in a Small Business Helps Others Similar Careers Food & Beverage Product Developer Food Production Supervisor Helpful Links SnapAg - Learn About Agriculture Career Glossary Standard of Quality References AITC Canada Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.