sous-chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; La Malbaie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in La Malbaie seeks an experienced Sous-chef to supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation activities. The ideal candidate will have a college education in culinary arts and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include estimating food costs, training staff, creating recipes, and ensuring food quality. This position requires working on-site with various benefits including health, financial, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in culinary arts, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Ability to demonstrate new cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff including specialist chefs.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.

Skills

Supervision of kitchen staff

Recipe creation

Cost estimation

Training staff

Food presentation

Education

College/CEGEP

Cooking and related culinary arts, general

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Cooking and related culinary arts, general

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program