sous-chef

Breezy Corners; Guelph; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Supervisor to lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this fast-paced role, you will maintain food quality and manage kitchen operations while training staff and creating innovative recipes. Your expertise will ensure that every dish meets high standards, catering to diverse dietary needs. If you're passionate about food and thrive under pressure, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to create recipes and manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory records.
• Supervise kitchen staff and train them in food preparation.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Food Preparation

Recipe Creation

Inventory Management

Staff Training

Menu Planning

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking