sous-chef

Pelicanevents; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local catering firm in Oshawa is seeking an experienced Sous-Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in cooking, with strong leadership and organizational skills. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing food costs, and preparing meals for events. This full-time position requires work on-site and offers competitive benefits including free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in cooking.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs and cooks.
• Prepare and cook meals for events.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Catering firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• East Indian
• Italian cuisine
• European
• International
• Gluten-free
• Halal
• Vegan

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Judgement

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants

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