sous-chef

A Loving Spoonful; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 6 months

Job summary

A Loving Spoonful in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our fast-paced, compassionate team. This full-time role reports to the Executive Chef and supports our kitchen operations, meal production, and corporate catering initiatives.

You will work with volunteers and staff to produce nutritious meals, supervise food safety, and help grow our community programs while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Organized, adaptable and ready to contribute to a community organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily meal production including soups, baked items and special menu items.
• Follow established recipes, production schedules and portion standards.
• Ensure meals meet quality, presentation and food safety standards.
• Support menu development and recipe implementation with the Executive Chef.
• Coordinate catering orders for corporate events and on-site services.
• Assist volunteers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

Job description

Sous Chef

Title posted on indeed.com - Sous Chef

Job details

A Loving Spoonful is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our wonderful, fast-paced, and compassionate team. This is a full-time position reporting to the Executive Chef. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support special events and corporate catering. The position includes a generous benefits package after six months of employment.

A Loving Spoonful is a dynamic not-for-profit organization. We are a volunteer-driven charitable society delivering free meals and nutritional support to individuals and families living with HIV and other co-existing illnesses, while also supporting vulnerable populations through subsidized meal programs.We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef who will join our dedicated and high-energy team. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing nutritious, high-quality meals, supporting our growing corporate catering activities, and helping to support kitchen staff and volunteers in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Qualifications and the Candidate

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving kitchen environment. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with previous culinary experience who is organized, adaptable, and excited to contribute to an important community organization. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in both high-volume meal production and catering environments and will take pride in food quality, consistency, and presentation.

Meal Production

• Assist in the preparation and production of daily meals, soups, frozen meals, baked items, and special menu items


• Follow established recipes, production schedules, and portion standards


• Ensure meals are prepared consistently and meet quality standards


• Assist with menu preparation and recipe implementation as directed by the Executive Chef


• Monitor food quality, freshness, and presentation


• Assist in reducing food waste through proper production planning and inventory rotation


• Support high-volume food production while maintaining consistency and quality

Corporate Catering

• Assist with the preparation and execution of corporate catering orders, special events, and community functions


• Work with the Executive Chef to ensure catering menus are prepared according to event requirements and timelines


• Maintain a high standard of food quality, presentation, portioning, and consistency for catered events


• Assist with the organization, packaging, and preparation of catering orders for delivery or on-site service


• Help coordinate food production to ensure catering orders are completed accurately and on time


• Assist with on-site catering and special events when required


• Support the continued growth and development of A Loving Spoonful's corporate catering program


• Ensure catering activities reflect the professional standards and mission of A Loving Spoonful

Kitchen Operations

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations


• Assist in coordinating daily food preparation activities


• Ensure kitchen workstations remain clean, organized, and efficient


• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries


• Support meal packaging and preparation for distribution programs


• Help ensure production and catering deadlines are met


• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels and identifying product requirements for upcoming production and catering needs

Volunteer and Staff Support

• Provide guidance and support to kitchen volunteers during meal preparation and packaging activities


• Assist with training volunteers on food handling, kitchen procedures, and safe work practices


• Foster a positive, welcoming, and respectful environment for volunteers and team members


• Support teamwork and communication within the kitchen


• Provide direction and assistance to volunteers supporting catering preparation and special events

Food Safety

• Maintain FoodSafe standards and safe food handling procedures

• Location Vancouver , BC


• Work location On site


• Salary $ 65,000 YEAR annually


• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time


• Starts as soon as possible


• vacancies 1 vacancy


• Source indeed.com #10236276801