sous-chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to supervise kitchen staff and manage operations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and expertise in sushi techniques. This role requires leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include training staff, planning menus, and maintaining quality standards. The position is on-site with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in sushi preparation techniques and managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise activities of kitchen workers.
• Plan and direct food preparation activities.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Excellent oral communication

Leadership

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef
• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Experience and specialization

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine
• Korean

Food specialties

• Cold kitchen
• Fish and seafood

Area of work experience

• Manager

Additional information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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