sous-chef

Government of Canada - Central; Banff; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Canada is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to manage kitchen operations and staff. Responsibilities include estimating food supply costs, training kitchen staff, and maintaining quality standards in food preparation. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and possess a high school graduation certificate. This position requires on-site work with no remote options.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial benefits including bonus and gratuities

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a cooking or kitchen management role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of specialty chefs, chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work location

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

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

• Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Other benefits
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits