sous-chef

Government of Canada - Central; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government institution in Mississauga is seeking a skilled Sous-chef to manage kitchen operations and staff in a restaurant setting. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of culinary experience, specializing in Canadian cuisine. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, creating recipes, and ensuring quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage and instruct kitchen staff effectively.
• Experience in Canadian cuisine and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff in food preparation.
• Create new recipes and ensure food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Time management

Excellent oral communication

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.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• 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 and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Canadian

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits