sous-chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Town of Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an experienced individual to oversee kitchen operations in Town of Saint Andrews. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, maintaining records of food costs, and preparing meals for various events. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and hold a Safe Food Handling certificate. This position is on-site only, requiring a strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Gratuities

Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise and instruct kitchen staff.
• Experience in menu planning and food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff and train them.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Dependability

Flexibility

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate

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

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits