sous-chef

Government of Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Ontario seeks a skilled individual to oversee kitchen operations. You'll supervise staff, maintain food records, and prepare meals for various occasions. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. This on-site role requires dependability and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in food preparation or kitchen management.
• Ability to train staff in cooking and food safety protocols.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergy management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Supervision

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• 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