sous-chef

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is looking for a Sous-chef in Edmonton to maintain records, supervise kitchen staff, and create new recipes. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 2 years of experience. This on-site position offers various health benefits, a retirement savings plan, and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Must be dependable and demonstrate strong leadership.
• Flexibility and initiative are important for success.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
• Recruit, hire, and train staff in preparation, cooking and food handling.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Organization

Team player

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