chef

SUSHI JET ASIAN CUISINE; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Flexible hours

Job summary

A local Asian cuisine restaurant in Halifax is seeking an experienced sous-chef to oversee kitchen operations, train staff, and prepare a variety of dishes, including Cantonese and Japanese specialties. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate, Cook Trade Certification, and a Food Safety Certificate, along with 1-2 years of experience. The position offers flexible hours and a fast-paced working environment, ideal for a team player who can work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise a team of 5-10 kitchen staff.
• Skilled in preparation and cooking of diverse cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs and maintain records of food supplies.
• Supervise kitchen staff and train cooks in preparation.
• Prepare meals for special events and clients.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Cook Trade Certification

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef
• Meat chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Cantonese cuisine
• Japanese cuisine
• International
• Korean

Food specialties

• Cold kitchen
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• To be determined

Other benefits

• Free parking available