sous-chef

Joia Ristorante; Aurora; On-site; CAD 102,053,000 - 116,622,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Parking available

Job summary

Job Bank is seeking a seasoned kitchen lead for a restaurant operation in Aurora, Ontario. The role requires 5+ years of experience, permanent residency or valid work permit in Canada, and a strong track record in supervising cooks and staff.

You will plan menus, estimate costs, and oversee event catering for banquets or special functions. The position is full-time and on-site at a fast-paced restaurant, with responsibilities ranging from food preparation to inventory control and staff training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a kitchen or culinary leadership role.
• Must work at the physical location with no remote option.
• Canada work authorization required (permanent resident or valid work permit).
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating cooks.
• Experience planning menus and coordinating events like banquets.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage food costs, inventories and supplier records.
• Supervise kitchen staff and cooks, including training and scheduling.
• Plan menus, prepare complete meals and special dishes for events.
• Instruct staff on food preparation, garnishing and presentation.
• Coordinate with clients for weddings, banquets and special functions.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Client focus

Judgement

Time management

Disability benefits

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job details

• Location 15570 Yonge Street Aurora , ON L4G 1P2
• Salary 37.00 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Order supplies and equipment
• Manage kitchen operations
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Co-ordinate special events
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foodsPlan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Determine the size of food portions and costs

Supervision

• Cook (general)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Time management
• Disability benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-10-29