sous-chef

Terroni; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant in Toronto is seeking a Sous-chef to oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and be adept at leading a team, estimating costs, and preparing specialty dishes. Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards and ensuring a smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include health care and dental plans.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a kitchen setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and instruct kitchen staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Estimate food and labor costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and operations.
• Plan and direct food preparation activities.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Tools

Gloves

Job description

Overview

Duration of employment: Permanent

Work language: English

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Location: Canada (implied by context)

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

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 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
• Leading / instructing individuals

Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine

Food specialties

• Bread/bakery goods and desserts
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan