Sous Chef

Job summary

The Sous Chef ensures culinary excellence and smooth kitchen operations by planning and directing food production for daily service and special events. Responsibilities include managing inventory, food cost control, and supervising staff while maintaining strict health and safety standards.

Job details

Company Description WHO ARE WE? We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Chef Manager, the Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring culinary excellence and smooth kitchen operations. This includes planning, preparing, and directing food production for daily service and special events, while maintaining consistency, quality, and efficiency. The role also involves supporting menu development, supervising staff, ensuring adherence to FoodSafe standards, maintaining proper food handling and sanitation practices, and delivering high levels of client satisfaction. Role Overview – Boarding School Environment This position is based in a prestigious local private school and offers a unique opportunity to oversee food service for two small boarding houses. Working under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will take ownership of day-to-day culinary operations in a close-knit, community-focused environment. Key responsibilities include managing ordering, inventory, menu planning, and food cost control while ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements, including internal and external audits. The role also supports client relationships and contributes to special events within the school community. Qualifications Ideal Candidate Profile - Self-driven with strong ownership and initiative - Professional and well-presented in a high-standard environment - Extensive experience in international cuisine - Strong understanding of dietary needs of high school students - Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check Additional Information WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? This role offers more than a traditional kitchen environment. It provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and become part of their daily experience. The smaller service model allows for creativity, personal connection, and visible impact. For passionate chefs, this is a rewarding position where you can lead operations, showcase your culinary skills, and contribute to a supportive and engaging school community. Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request. #IND6 Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request. Compensation: CAD 28 - CAD 28 - hourly

What you’ll do

The Sous Chef ensures culinary excellence and smooth kitchen operations by planning and directing food production for daily service and special events. Responsibilities include managing inventory, food cost control, and supervising staff while maintaining strict health and safety standards.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in international cuisine and a strong understanding of the dietary needs of high school students. A clean driving record and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary Excellence
• Kitchen Operations
• Menu Development
• Staff Supervision
• FoodSafe Standards
• Food Handling
• Sanitation Practices
• Inventory Management
• Food Cost Control
• International Cuisine
• Dietary Planning
• Client Relationship Management
• Menu Planning
• Cost Control
• Good Driving Record
• Planning
• Food Services
• Creativity
• External Auditing
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Internal Auditing
• Operations
• Sanitation
• Boarding School

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Sous Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks