Sous-chef

eClassify; Calgary; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Discounted meals

Free non-alcoholic drinks

Parking available

Job summary

Scarpetta Cucina Italiana in Calgary, AB seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to manage Italian cuisine operations, guide cooks and deliver high-quality meals for events and daily service.

The role requires 5+ years in the food industry with Italian cuisine expertise, strong leadership, and a Red Seal/Cook’s certification. Expect a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on training and quality control.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school is required.
• Red seal certification is a strong asset.
• Cook’s trade certification or equivalent credentials, training and experience are required.
• Over 5 years of experience in the food industry is required.
• Must have experience with Italian cuisine.

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.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of the restaurant.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Lead/instruct individuals.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, receiving, storing, rotating food.
• Italian cuisine, understanding of high hydration Italian pizza dough.
• Experience with hand stretching and proofing pizza dough.
• Working with a pizza oven.
• Strong experience on sauté line, ability to work with multiple pans at once.
• Ability to control line during high volume rush.
• Ability to remain calm under high pressure and lead the kitchen team in a positive and constructive way.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Flexibility

Organization

Reliability

English

Education

High school diploma

Red seal certification

Cook’s trade certification

Job description

Business information: At Scarpetta Cucina Italiana, we believe a meal isn’t finished until the plate is clean. True to our name, we invite you to savor every drop of our authentic Italian flavors. From wood-fired artisan pizzas to rustic, handcrafted pastas, every dish is prepared with passion and designed to be enjoyed to the very last bite.

Business Address: 645 10th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0B2

Work Location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full-time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

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

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 and direct food preparation and cooking activities of the restaurant

Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Leading/instructing individuals

Ensure proper operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment

Oversee inventory management, ordering, receiving, storing, rotating food

Italian cuisine, understanding of high hydration Italian pizza dough

Experience with hand stretching and proofing pizza dough

Working with a pizza oven

Strong experience on sauté line, ability to work with multiple pans at once

Ability to control line during high volume rush

Ability to remain calm under high pressure and lead the kitchen team in a positive and constructive way.

Requirements

Education: Completion of high school is required

Red seal certification is a strong asset

Experience: Over 5 years of experience in the food industry is required.

Must have experience with Italian cuisine

Cook’s trade certification or equivalent credentials, training and experience are required

Ability to supervise up to 4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability: Leadership, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Language: English is required

Weight handling: Up to 10 kg (22 lbs)

Salary: $38.00 hourly, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Health care plan, Discounted meals, free non-alcoholic drinks, parking available.

Important Information: Flexibility on schedule is required. The regular schedule is 8 hours per day, scheduled between 10:00 am and 12:00 am. Work on weekends and holidays will be required.