Sous Chef

Two Sisters Vineyards; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known vineyard in Canada is seeking a Sous Chef to supervise kitchen activities, train staff, and manage food preparations for various events. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in culinary roles, with necessary certifications in food safety. This is a full-time position located at the vineyard in St. Catharines, Niagara Region, requiring strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a culinary role is required.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate needed.
• Food Safety Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff activities and performance.
• Train staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
• Manage food preparations for events and banquets.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Culinary arts / chef training

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants for a Sous Chef role with Two Sisters Vineyards. Responsibilities and qualifications below outline duties, supervision, credentials, education, experience, and work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Culinary arts / chef training

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Job Type

Full-time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Beverage Manufacturing