Immigrate to Alberta

Chefs

Duties

  • provide extensive management or supervision of cooks and/or chefs and other kitchen staff in preparing, cooking and presenting food creatively
     
  • hire and supervise kitchen staff; assist with staff development and training
     
  • manage employee performance, through training, coaching and corrective action
     
  • create menus and create new recipes
     
  • check the quality of raw and cooked food products
     
  • ensure that the highest culinary and sanitation standards are maintained
     
  • estimate labour and food costs and modify menus to stay within budget
     
  • order food and kitchen supplies based on best price and budget
     
  • check orders received for quantity and quality of product
     
  • promote their establishments by practicing good public relations

Employer Requirements

  • An employer must provide an organizational chart (showing the reporting structure flow) listing each position in the kitchen, the salary range for each position, and the number of persons employed in each position.
     
  • An employer must provide evidence of their official seating capacity.
     
  • An employer must sign an Employer Compliance Declaration Form and attach it to their application, indicating if they are under investigation, or have been cited within the twelve months preceding the date on which the application is received, for a breach of any of the following legislation:
     
    • Employment Standards
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Human Rights
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Public Health Act
       
  • If an employer has been under investigation or cited within the twelve months preceding the date on which the application is received for a breach of any of the above legislation, the application may be refused.
     
  • To maintain program integrity, and to ensure the job description is consistent with the occupation requested, the PNP may conduct a site visit of the location.

Formal Training/Educational Requirements

The Alberta PNP will consider an application made for a Chef who possesses the following qualifications, which are based on pre-requisites to enroll in the Canadian Culinary Institute's Certified Chef de Cuisine program:

  • Journeyperson certification or equivalent obtained through a formal apprenticeship training program or formal certified culinary training at a recognized post-secondary or culinary institute.
     
  • Five to seven (5 to 7) years of work experience POST Journeyperson certification.
     
  • During the 5 to 7 years of work experience after certification, a minimum of two (2) years of work experience as an employee supervisor, working on the management team in the kitchen.

Classifications

The following classifications of Chef will be considered:

  • Executive Chef
  • Executive Sous Chef
  • Sous Chef
  • Junior Sous Chef

PNP Certificate Allocations

The number of Chefs who can be nominated for permanent residence by the province is not restricted, provided that both the employer and candidate can meet this guideline in addition to all other applicable Alberta PNP criteria.

Preference

Preference will be given to candidates who are enrolled in the Canadian Culinary Institute's Certified Chef de Cuisine program. This is the highest professional culinary recognition and accreditation in Canada.

Related Information

See the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) requirements for the following related professions:

View the slides from the Alberta PNP presentation delivered at the May 12 & 13 CRFA-PNP Information Sessions for Chefs, Cooks and Line Cooks:

Government of Alberta

  • Employer Compliance Declaration Form
    This form gives agents of the Alberta PNP consent to investigate an employer's compliance with applicable employment standards, workers' compensation or occupational health and safety regulations, and human rights laws.
     
  • Tradesecrets: Trades and occupations
    Review detailed profiles of Alberta trades and occupations. Learn about job duties and requirements, and what apprenticeship training or other education and certification may be needed.

Date Updated: May 26, 2008
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