sous-chef

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

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Sous-chef in Regina to manage kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff. The role requires 2-3 years of culinary experience, a safe food handling certificate, and leadership skills. Responsibilities include estimating costs, creating recipes, and planning menus. Health benefits and group insurance are part of the package.

Benefits

Health benefits

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Experience in managing a team of kitchen staff.
• Skills in preparing diverse cuisines, including Mexican, Halal, and Vegan.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and plan menus.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work arrangement

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

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
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

• Mexican
• Halal
• Vegan

Additional information

• Security and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available