Sous-Chef

Job summary

Supervise, instruct, and train kitchen staff while preparing and cooking meals and specialty foods for regular service and special events. Plan menus, maintain food quality and sanitation standards, estimate labour costs, and manage kitchen supplies and equipment.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Estimate labour costs Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions Requisition food and kitchen supplies Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Leading/instructing individuals Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations Supervision Staff in various areas of responsibility Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Food Safety Certificate Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

What you’ll do

Supervise, instruct, and train kitchen staff while preparing and cooking meals and specialty foods for regular service and special events. Plan menus, maintain food quality and sanitation standards, estimate labour costs, and manage kitchen supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 2 to less than 3 years of experience, and a Food Safety Certificate. The role requires working on-site in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, handling pressure and tight deadlines, and standing or bending for extended periods.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Labour Cost Estimation
• Cooking Techniques
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Garnishing and Presentation
• Menu Planning
• Food Quality Control
• Food and Kitchen Supply Requisition
• Equipment Purchasing and Repairs
• Staff Training
• Food Safety
• Hygiene and Sanitation
• Leadership and Instruction

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

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