Kitchen Sous Chef: Meal Prep Lead for Community Programs

ESBGC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

BGC East Scarborough is seeking an experienced Kitchen Sous Chef to join our food services team in Toronto, Ontario. The role focuses on planning, preparing and distributing meals for Second Harvest while maintaining high standards for safety and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Food Services Management or Culinary Arts credential, with at least two years of relevant experience and current food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Food Services Management, Culinary Arts or related fields
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of culinary preparation/food services management
• Current Advanced Food Safety Training and Food Handler Certificate
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check & Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to quality food services operation, food preparation, production, handling, quality and storage, of hot and cold food items
• Experience using MS Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Access to a personal vehicle preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare the target number of meals for distribution by Second Harvest
• Secure ingredients and food items for meals distributed by Second Harvest
• Support the food services team in preparing the menu items for other programs
• Work collaboratively with the Food Services Coordinator and the Kitchen Chef Supervisor to ensure production tasks meet standards
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act, local health and safety codes and company policies
• Ensure food handling protocols are followed and kitchen spaces meet Toronto health standards
• Supervise placement/co-op students or volunteers as needed
• Collaborate to order materials, supplies, equipment, ingredients based on needs

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Organization

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Food Services Management or Culinary Arts

Minimum 2 years culinary/food services experience

Tools

MS Word

Publisher

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

BGC East Scarborough is seeking an experienced Kitchen Sous Chef to join our food services team in Toronto, Ontario. The role focuses on planning, preparing and distributing meals for Second Harvest while maintaining high standards for safety and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Food Services Management or Culinary Arts credential, with at least two years of relevant experience and current food safety certification.