Sous-Chef

Job summary

Demonstrate cooking techniques and equipment, supervise kitchen staff, develop recipes, and instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation. Prepare meals and specialty foods for regular service and events, and requisition food and kitchen supplies.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma 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 Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers Create new recipes Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods Requisition food and kitchen supplies Experience and specialization Area of work experience Material handling Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Repetitive tasks Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

What you’ll do

Demonstrate cooking techniques and equipment, supervise kitchen staff, develop recipes, and instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation. Prepare meals and specialty foods for regular service and events, and requisition food and kitchen supplies.

Requirements

Requires an other trades certificate or diploma and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. The role is on-site and involves material handling, working in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, and extended periods of standing.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cooking Techniques
• Kitchen Equipment Training
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Recipe Development
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Garnishing and Presentation
• Banquet Catering
• Specialty Food Preparation
• Food and Kitchen Supply Requisition
• Material Handling
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership