sous-chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Owen Sound is seeking a qualified individual to manage food supplies, supervise kitchen staff, and instruct in culinary techniques. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position requires working on-site with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks, and kitchen workers.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.
• Lead and instruct individuals.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals