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Chefs  (NOC 6241)
Prince Edward Island
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes various types of chefs who plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities and who prepare and cook meals and specialty foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, clubs and similar establishments, and on ships.

chef, chef de cuisine, chef de partie, corporate chef, executive chef, executive sous-chef, head chef, master chef, pastry chef, saucier, sous-chef, specialist chef.

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Executive chefs perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants in an establishment, restaurant chains, hospitals or other establishments with food services
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
  • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
  • Estimate food requirements and may estimate food and labour costs
  • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • 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:
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • 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:
  • 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Cornwall, Kensington, Montague, Souris, Stratford

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Education & Job Requirements for Chefs in Prince Edward Island

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Provincial/Territorial Regulation

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Location Regulation
Prince Edward Island
Not regulated

This occupation does not require certification in Prince Edward Island.

Many occupations require licensing or certification to operate certain types of equipment, or to drive trucks and other vehicles. However, most of these occupations are not part of the list of regulated professions and trades.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Provincial Training

Provincial Training Information - Prince Edward Island

Holland College:

The Culinary Arts program provides students with the practical skills and knowledge they require to enter the culinary profession as well-trained cooks. It is a two year program offered in Charlottetown.

The Applied Degree in Culinary Operations prepares cooks and culinarians with additional skills required to advance their careers into supervisory roles.

In addition, Holland College has an articulation agreement with UPEI. Graduates of the Culinary Arts program can receive 60 semester hours credit towards a Bachelor of Business in Tourism Hospitality degree.

For further information contact:
Holland College
140 Weymouth Street
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4Z1
Phone: 1-800-446-5265
www.hollandcollege.com
info@hollandcollege.com

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-10-06 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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