sous-chef

Government of Canada - Central; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Simcoe County, Collingwood, is seeking a Supervisor for its kitchen operations. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff and ensuring high-quality meal preparation. This role requires strong communication skills, leadership, and the ability to work under pressure. Must be able to pass a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Must pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Dependability

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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 repairsPlan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• 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