sous-chef

Government of Canada; Fernie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled Sous-chef to join their team in Fernie, Canada. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food costs, and creating new recipes. Ideal candidates should possess Cook Trade Certification and have at least 2 years of experience. This on-site position requires strong cooking techniques and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health care plan

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff and cooks.
• Create and instruct in new recipes.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Supervision

Recipe creation

Food safety

Education

Cook Trade Certification

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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 site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Rural area

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Cook Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

• Mexican
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

• 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
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
• Benefits
  • Health care plan
• Other benefits
  • Other benefits