second chef

Government of Canada - Central; Val-d'Or; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Val-d'Or, Canada is seeking a Sous-chef to supervise kitchen staff and ensure quality food preparation. The candidate must have a Cook Trade Certification and at least 5 years of experience. This role is on-site, requiring a fast-paced and detail-oriented approach to culinary arts. Benefits include free parking. Flexible, organized team players are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a culinary role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Experience with bakery goods and desserts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and demonstrate cooking techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Cook Trade Certification

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: 5 years or more

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

Work site environment: Noisy; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Work setting: Restaurant; Café

Ranks of chefs: Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Working groups

Credentials

• Cook Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cold kitchen

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available