working sous-chef

Bistro East; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Nova Scotia is seeking a culinary supervisor to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves menu planning, supervising staff, and ensuring food quality for various events. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, along with strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• WHMIS and Food Safety certifications needed.
• Experience in a culinary role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and cooks.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Job Description

This position requires a candidate with a high school diploma or equivalent. The work environment includes restaurants, rural areas, hotels, motels, resorts, and bistros. The role involves various responsibilities such as:

1. Maintaining records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
2. Creating new recipes.
3. Instructing cooks in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation.
4. Preparing and cooking complete meals and specialty foods for events like banquets.
5. Supervising kitchen staff and cooks.
6. Preparing food for regular service, special guests, or functions.
7. Requisitioning food and kitchen supplies.
8. Consulting with clients on weddings, banquets, and special functions.
9. Planning and directing food preparation and cooking across multiple restaurants.
10. Planning menus and ensuring food quality standards.
11. Preparing dishes catering to food allergies or intolerances.
12. Training staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling.

Certificates and Licenses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Security and Safety

• Bondable

Transportation/Travel

• Own transportation required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Additional Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside near the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field?
• Do you possess the required certifications?