Second chef

Epicerie Pumpui; Quebec; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Job summary

Epicerie Pumpui, located in Quebec, seeks an experienced chef to lead and mentor kitchen staff in a fast-paced restaurant. The role focuses on Thai cuisine, menu planning, and ensuring high quality standards in food preparation and presentation.

The successful candidate will oversee recipe development, supervise cooks, and train staff while maintaining efficient kitchen operations in an on-site setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen experience.
• Thai cuisine expertise.
• On-site work at fixed location.
• No degree required.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Lead and instruct individuals.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Dependability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English or French

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Odours
• Hot

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant

RANKS OF CHEFS

• Sous-chef

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• Thai

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

BENEFITS

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Gratuities