Chef

Pattison Food Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid every Friday!

Exclusive team member offers and dis\-

Benefits & pension eligibility.

Wellness and team member assistance\-

Educational reimbursement & \scholarsh

Opportunities to learn and grow.

Job summary

Urban Fare in Vancouver area, BC is seeking a Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. You will lead a talented crew, train staff, and ensure top-notch food preparation, safety, and service standards.

This on-site role requires open availability and a 40-hour work week, with competitive compensation and growth opportunities within Pattison Food Group. Join us to help deliver remarkable guest experiences in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment where quality, consistency and teamwork are

Qualifications

• Food Safe Certification required.
• Passion for great food and customer service.
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude.
• Integrity and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Previous leadership experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, coach, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Support Head Chef with administrative tasks.
• Oversee production and service for assigned station.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure recipes are followed and presentation meets high standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service to optimize operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Cost control

Education

Food Safe Certification

Job description

Western Canada’s premier food destination, Urban Fare offers great food, unparalleled selections, expert staff and an environment designed to inspire and excite. With a unique assortment of products, Urban Fare’s amazing team of food experts deliver world-class service to customers seeking an exceptional food shopping experience. Urban Fare is a division of Pattison Food Group Ltd. and certified a Great Place to Work®. We are hiring a Sous Chef at our Urban Fare location in Vancouver Area, BC. Must have open availability and be available to work 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Leading a team, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource to team members.
• Assisting and providing administrative support for the Head Chef.
• Participating and actively leading the production and service for the Restaurant in a set station (prep/production, service case, HMR, Cappuccino Bar).
• Fostering a positive team environment that is focused on Always Customer First service while developing a skilled and motivated culinary team.
• Engaging and retaining team members through training and development, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders.
• Assisting the Chef in ordering and effectively controlling all kitchen related costs (food, Labour and packaging).
• Maintaining cleanliness standards throughout Kitchen & Restaurant seating area and lead by example.
• Ensuring that all team members follow standard recipes, focusing on our high standard of taste and presentation.
• Establishing a strong working relationship between the kitchen and service.
• Achieving operational standards (e.g., merchandising, customer service, cleanliness, food safety, receiving, shrink, scheduling, ordering, health and safety).
• Participating and ensuring accurate monthly inventory.
• Following Company and Store policies and procedures and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Food Safe Certification.
• A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service.
• A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile.
• Previous leadership experience (considered an asset).

Perks

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation

Compensation Details: $21.00 - $24.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.

As a community-focused retailer, we offer great career opportunities in a fast-paced, exciting environment, while providing ongoing training to invest in our team members so they can develop and achieve their goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.