Relief Sous Chef (Winter 2026-2027)

Schweitzer; Blue River; On-site; CAD 39,898 - 52,351; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Staff accommodation

Fitness center

Staff meals

Discounts

Job summary

Schweitzer in Blue River, BC, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, staff supervision, inventory control, and menu execution.

This seasonal, full-time position focuses on maintaining high health and safety standards while training staff and ensuring a productive, fast-paced culinary environment for guests and team members.

Qualifications

• Two to three years’ experience in a similar position.
• Diploma in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Certified Chef designation preferred.
• Food Safe Certification and WHMIS required.
• Must communicate effectively.
• Willing to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality fresh nutritious meals for guests and staff.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Follow health and safety regulations and manage waste.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and guidance to the culinary team.
• Prepare vegetables, soups, and daily specials.
• Assist in buffet setup for dinner and breakfast.
• Check fridges and freezers temperatures daily.
• Recruit and train kitchen employees.
• Communicate problems or ideas to supervisor.
• Be punctual and professional.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Communication

Inventory control

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Certified Chef designation

Tools

Food Safe Certification

WHMIS Certification

Job description

Position: Sous Chef
Location: Blue River, BC
Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Reports to: Executive Chef

Overview

Responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, staff supervision, inventory control, menu execution, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ensures high-quality dishes are prepared efficiently, assists with training kitchen staff, and helps create a productive, organized, and fast-paced culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest level of quality fresh nutritious meals for our guests and staff.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of the entire kitchen.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and control all waste.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and guidance as needed to members of the culinary team.
• Ensure preparation for the next day is in place.
• Prepare vegetables, soups, specials, and meals for the evening.
• Help set up buffet for dinner and breakfast.
• Vegetable and seafood dishes prep.
• Help Saucier with prep and mise en place.
• Check fridges and freezers daily for temperature.
• Ensure health & safety regulations are enforced.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and supervising kitchen employees.
• Cooperate – working jointly with others towards a common goal.
• Our goal is customer satisfaction.
• Communicate all problems and/or ideas to your supervisor.
• Be professional in everything you say and do.
• Must be punctual for work shift.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner within company policies.

Qualifications

• University or College Diploma in a Culinary field preferred.
• Certified Chef designation preferred.
• Food Safe Certification and WHMIS required.
• Two to three years’ experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to frequently bend and kneel, lift moderate weight, and work on feet for an extended period.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Be willing to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Attributes include an energetic personality, punctuality, and good grooming standards.

Benefits of Employment

• Gratuities
• Subsidized staff accommodation in private or shared residence
• Fitness center
• Family and friends’ discounts
• In‑house training and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 30% off retail items in our specialized boutique
• Staff meal plan
• Discounted rates at various hotels in Kamloops, Jasper, and Vernon
• Staff rate for on-site massage therapy
• Opportunities to helicopter ski
• Ski passes to Marmot Basin in Jasper, AB
• World Renowned IKON/AMC Ski Pass (conditions apply)
• Guaranteed adventure!

Working Conditions

9 hours per day, 5 days per week. Daily rate includes overtime as per Employment Standards. This position will spend 100% of the time standing. Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water. Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion, and up to 35 pounds regularly. Will be constantly exposed to elevated temperatures in the kitchen environment. Manual dexterity is required to use knives and kitchen appliances.

Compensation

Starting at $250 per day based on experience and qualifications.