sous-chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Regina; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Regina, Canada is seeking a Sous-chef to oversee kitchen operations. The role includes estimating food costs, planning menus, and supervising a team of cooking staff. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and relevant experience, including specializations in Mexican, Halal, and Vegan cuisines. This position is on-site and offers health benefits and free parking.

Benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to supervise cooking staff and manage kitchen operations.
• Experience with cooking specialties like Mexican, Halal, and Vegan.

Responsibilities

• Estimate supply and food item costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and train cooks.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organization

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

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 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
• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Mexican
• Halal
• Vegan

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available