sous-chef

Government of Canada - Western; Area E (Thornhill); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a sous-chef to demonstrate cooking techniques and supervise kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include instructing cooks, preparing meals for events, and planning menus to meet quality standards. Applicants must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position requires on-site work with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Experience of 2 years to less than 3 years in a relevant field.
• Ability to demonstrate cooking techniques and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work location

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

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Team player