Sous Chef

LEV Senior Living; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LEV Senior Living in Oshawa, ON is seeking a Sous Chef to support meal preparation for residents and guests in a 37.5-hour weekly schedule, 11:30 am–7:30 pm, every other weekend. You will work under the Executive Chef to ensure quality, safety, and timely service.

Ideal candidates are Red Seal certified with Safe Food Handling credentials, capable of reading and following recipes, and able to maintain high hygienic standards while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a volume food preparation environment - preferably in a retirement or long term care residence.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certification
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to organize and effectively prioritize work under strict time constraints
• Experience in Retirement Home setting is an asset
• Must be able to operate related equipment
• Must possess high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
• Excellent Customer Service skills. You will posses a can-do attitude and promote a positive work environment

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of meals for residents and guests under the direction of the Executive Chef
• Assists in the preparation of meals for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large
• Ensures compliance with safe food handling practices and public health requirements
• Assists in the preparation and cooking of meals according to pre-set menus and special dietary requirements of residents and guests
• Prepare and measure cooking ingredients and performs basic cooking techniques
• Assists in making salads and sandwiches as well as plating meals
• Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen, washing utensils and dishes, sanitizing work surfaces and tracking duties
• Assists in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies
• Complete daily temperature audits of all appropriate work areas
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Team Player

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Red Seal Certification

Safe Food Handling Certification

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a team who believes that together, they can achieve remarkable things?

Do you want to work in a culture where people take care of people?

Do you want a chance to make a difference in people’s lives?

Do you value theopportunity to grow and learn?

Sous Chef

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Do you enjoy being part of a team who believes that together, they can achieve remarkable things?

Do you want to work in a culture where people take care of people?

Do you want a chance to make a difference in people’s lives?

Do you value theopportunity to grow and learn?

Sous Chef

Full Time: Permanent

Current Status: Vacant

Hourly Wage to Start: $23.28-$26.20

Location: Oshawa, ON

Start Date: ASAP

This role assists in the preparation of meals for residents and guests using production checks and standardized recipes.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. 11:30 am - 7:30 pm. Every Other Weekend

Responsibilities (include but are limited to):

• Assists in the preparation of meals for residents and guests under the direction of the Executive Chef
  
• Assists in the preparation of meals for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large
  
• Ensures compliance with safe food handling practices and public health requirements
  
• Assists in the preparation and cooking of meals according to pre-set menus and special dietary requirements of residents and guests
  
• Prepare and measure cooking ingredients and performs basic cooking techniques
  
• Assists in making salads and sandwiches as well as plating meals
  
• Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen, washing utensils and dishes, sanitizing work surfaces and tracking duties
  
• Assists in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies
  
• Complete daily temperature audits of all appropriate work areas
  
• Performs other related duties as required
  

Qualifications

• Experience in a volume food preparation environment - preferably in a retirement or long term care residence
  
• Red Seal Certification
  
• Current Safe Food Handling Certification
• Team Player
  
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions
  
• Ability to organize and effectively prioritize work under strict time constraints
  
• Experience in Retirement Home setting is an asset
  
• Must be able to operate related equipment
  
• Must possess high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
  
• Excellent Customer Service skills. You will posses a can-do attitude and promote a positive work environment