sous-chef

Government of Canada; Lake of Bays Township; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Lake of Bays Township is seeking an experienced Chef with 3 to 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will supervise kitchen operations and prepare specialty foods while maintaining high culinary standards. Required qualifications include Safe Food Handling and CPR certifications. Applicants must be ready to work in a physically demanding environment and oversee a team. Staff accommodation and additional benefits are available for successful candidates.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site housing options

On-site recreation and activities

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Safe Food Handling certificate required.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labour costs.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Computer

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Camp
• Catering firm

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• Kosher
• Mexican
• Vegetarian
• International
• Gluten-free
• Halal
• Vegan

Food specialties

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

Area of work experience

• Manager

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

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

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available