sous-chef

Government of Canada - Western; Parksville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking an experienced food preparation manager to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include estimating costs, supervising staff, and creating new recipes. The ideal candidate will possess a Safe Food Handling certificate and have 3-5 years of experience in food management. This role requires strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills, with work conducted on-site without remote options.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of related experience required.
• Must possess a Safe Food Handling certificate.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Create and instruct on new recipes and cooking techniques.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairsPlan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

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

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

• Other benefits