sous-chef

Government of Canada - Central; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government entity in New Westminster seeks a Sous-chef to supervise kitchen staff, prepare food, and demonstrate new cooking techniques. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and is dependable and organized. Please note, this is an on-site position with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise and instruct kitchen staff effectively.
• Skill in preparing and cooking a variety of foods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work details

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

• Urban area
• Bistro

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player