sous-chef

Government of Canada - Western; Spiritwood; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan is seeking a skilled Cook with a trades certificate to lead food preparation in a fast-paced environment. Duties include estimating food costs, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring menu quality standards. Ideal candidates should have leadership qualities and be capable of working under pressure. Benefits include health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant cooking role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Qualifications

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work location

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Cafeteria
• Café

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• 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
• Plan 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties: Canadian

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Chocolate

Additional information

• Work conditions and 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
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Paramedical services coverage