sous-chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Niagara-on-the-Lake is seeking a skilled chef to supervise kitchen staff and prepare Italian cuisine. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, relevant certifications, and excellent leadership abilities. Responsibilities include managing food preparation, instructing staff, and ensuring food safety. This on-site role offers benefits such as a healthcare plan and free parking.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a cooking role.
• Specialization in Italian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades 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.

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Italian cuisine

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available