sous-chef

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Richmond, Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled Cook to supervise kitchen staff and demonstrate new cooking techniques. The role requires secondary school graduation and 2 to 3 years of experience, alongside personal qualities such as leadership and reliability. Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring food quality and creating new recipes. Work is conducted on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a cooking-related role.
• Must be able to demonstrate and instruct new cooking techniques.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs and cooks.
• Create new recipes and plan menus.
• Prepare and cook meals to meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability