sous-chef

Government of Canada - Central; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Sous-chef to supervise kitchen operations, maintain food quality, and create new recipes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of culinary experience and strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team. Benefits include health care plans, RRSP, and free parking.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Proven ability to supervise kitchen staff and operations.
• Ability to create new recipes and manage food quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff and demonstrate new techniques.
• Consult with clients for events like weddings and banquets.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Catering firm

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available