Sous Chef

My Greek Plate; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join My Greek Plate, the top-rated restaurant in Cochrane, as a Sous Chef. You will work closely with our Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations while bringing vibrant Greek and Mediterranean dishes to life. Ideal candidates possess strong cooking skills, excellent communication, and are prepared for a fast-paced, high-volume environment. We offer competitive pay and a supportive team atmosphere, where your culinary talents can shine.

Benefits

Employee meals

Dining discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience at a full service restaurant.
• Ability to manage the kitchen independently when the head chef is unavailable.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations: prep, cooking, plating, quality control.
• Manage inventory and ordering.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen meeting health & safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Understanding of Greek / Mediterranean cuisine

Education

Culinary diploma or formal training

Job description

Two Full and Two Part-Time Positions | Competitive Pay of $18-25 / hr. | Authentic Greek Cuisine

Are you passionate about joining a team that creates exceptional customer experiences? My Greek Plate is the #1 rated restaurant in Cochrane with nearly 300 reviews and a 4.7-star rating on Trip Advisor. We’re looking for experienced and motivated Sous Chefs to join our team at our beloved Greek restaurant in the heart of Cochrane Alberta. Join us in creating vibrant dishes in an engaging family-style atmosphere!

As a Sous Chef, you'll work directly with our Head Chef, as well as work independently when needed, to ensure smooth kitchen operations, uphold the highest standards of quality and consistency, and bring authentic Greek and Mediterranean dishes to life for every guest who walks through our doors. We have big ambitions for expanding our operations and are looking for people who would be excited to help us create and explore new ways to delight our customers, as well as grow their careers with us.

What You'll Do :

• Assist in kitchen operations including : prep, cooking, plating, and quality control
• Bring energy for finding optimizations and sharing best practices in a team environment
• Collaborate on seasonal menu development and specials
• Manage the kitchen independently should the head chef be unavailable
• Help manage inventory and ordering
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen that meets health & safety standards

What We’re Looking For :

• 2+ years of cooking experience, ideally at a full service restaurant
• Ideally able to independently manage the kitchen should the head chef be unavailable
• Culinary diploma or formal training is a plus but not required
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 25 pounds regularly and ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Understanding of Greek / Mediterranean cuisineis a plus

What We Offer :

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Employee meals and dining discounts

Company Description

My Greek Plate is the #1 rated restaurant in Cochrane with nearly 300 reviews and a 4.7-star rating on Trip Advisor. We've won gold awards from Cochrane Reader's Digest for best restaurant, ethnic restaurant, romantic restaurant, lunch, and steak. We've also won awards for our patio, pasta and dessert! This quaint family restaurant is a core part of the community.

Company Description

My Greek Plate is the #1 rated restaurant in Cochrane with nearly 300 reviews and a 4.7-star rating on Trip Advisor. We've won gold awards from Cochrane Reader's Digest for best restaurant, ethnic restaurant, romantic restaurant, lunch, and steak. We've also won awards for our patio, pasta and dessert! This quaint family restaurant is a core part of the community.