sous-chef

Government of Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking an experienced cooking supervisor to demonstrate cooking techniques, create recipes, and oversee kitchen staff in Kamloops. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. This on-site role requires excellent communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in cooking or kitchen management required.
• Ability to instruct and supervise kitchen staff.
• Experience in menu planning and food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in preparation.
• Plan menus and supervise kitchen activities.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player