sous-chef

Government of Canada - Western; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization seeks a skilled Sous-chef to manage kitchen operations in an urban bistro setting. Ideal candidates will have experience in a high-pressure environment and a secondary school graduation certificate. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, preparing specialty dishes, and training team members under demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Sous-chef.
• High school graduation certificate required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of chefs and cooks.
• Prepare and cook dishes for customers.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

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

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 Tasks

• 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