sous-chef

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

Job summary

A governmental culinary organization in York Region, Markham, is seeking a Sous-chef to supervise kitchen staff and prepare high-quality meals, especially in Japanese cuisine. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate. The position is on-site only, with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in Japanese cuisine is highly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cooking techniques to kitchen staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook meals to meet quality standards.
• Plan menus according to customer preferences.
• Train staff in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Demonstration of cooking techniques

Supervision of kitchen staff

Menu planning

Training in food preparation

Knowledge of Japanese cuisine

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

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 setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Japanese cuisine

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player