sous-chef

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Calgary is seeking a Sous-chef to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include preparing meals, instructing kitchen staff, and creating new recipes, with a focus on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. The role requires attention to detail and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have 7 months to less than a year of culinary experience and must work on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in culinary roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate supply and food item costs.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks on food preparation and presentation.
• Prepare specialty foods for events.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Cook meals for special guests.
• Plan menus that meet quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine
• Mediterranean cuisine

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability