Chef/Lead Cook
A short personality test tailored to a key culinary industry role.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose and When to Use It: RA’s Chef/Lead Cook Test is useful for screening potential employees who will be responsible for planning, preparing, presenting and overseeing an establishment’s culinary offerings.
The Chef/Lead Cook test should be used to find creative, detail-minded and professional employees who can effectively lead a restaurant crew. The most successful candidates will be good time and budget managers, able to build and work with strong, cohesive teams, and possess the interpersonal skills to effectively interact with coworkers and patrons. They will be hard-working and accountable, setting a good example for those around them.
About the Test: This assessment battery includes the following components:
- A set of personality dimensions assessing important and functional traits for the role.
- This test takes most individuals 15-20 minutes to complete.
Target group: We recommend using this test for the positions of Executive Chef, Chef De Cuisine, Sous Chef, Assistant Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, Head Cook, Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Food & Beverage Manager, Culinary Specialist, Caterer, Personal Chef and Private Chef, among other leadership roles in culinary settings.
What the Report Gives You: The report provides a graphical display of personality trait scores, score interpretation guidance–including a detailed list of strengths and developmental concerns–and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process: RA’s online personality testing can be done from any device with a reliable internet connection. The use of mobile phones is discouraged. Test results are provided immediately.
Recommended options: Testing for general mental aptitude provides additional predictive information about your candidate’s reasoning and problem-solving ability. If these skills are crucial to job success we recommend adding general cognitive ability to your screening tools. Choose between RA’s Untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test OR Timed General Reasoning Test.
Sample Personality Items:
For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I prefer to let others take the initiative to get things going when projects are stalled. |
I prefer to take the initiative to get things going when projects are stalled. | ||||||
I am the kind of person who gets upset easily when things go wrong at work. |
It takes a lot to upset me, so when things go wrong at work I always stay calm. | ||||||
I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Chef/Lead Cook Evaluates:
Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
---|---|---|
Timid, lacks courage to confront difficult subjects | Assertiveness | Willing to present his opinion and debate various options |
Does not want to be responsible for the work of others. | Assertive Leadership | Comfortable directing and controlling work of others. |
Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability | Reliable, dependable |
Not service minded | Customer Service Orientation | Enjoys serving people |
More concerned about self than customers. Stingy with time and service |
Customer Service Orientation | Concerned about customer satisfaction, giving and helpful |
Dislikes detailed tasks | Detail Mindedness | Enjoys making sure details are in place |
Higher potential for drug use | Drug Use Potential | Lower potential for drug use |
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity | Strong moral code |
More focused on facts, tasks and results than employee feelings or job satisfaction | Managerial Human Relations | Show an active interest in the opinions and motivations of subordinates; enjoys mentoring and development. |
Sticks with tried-and-true approaches, resistant to new ideas | Openness | Enjoys learning and new ideas, innovative |
Finds fault easily, negative attitudes | Optimism / Enthusiasm | Believes In positive future, good motivator |
Prefers to deal with staff one-on-one | Team-Oriented Management | Leads using a collaborative style |
Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mite |
Validity Information: Click here to view RA's Technical Manual for details about test dimension development, reliability & validity.
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