sous-chef

Government of Canada - Western; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Culinary Supervisor to oversee kitchen staff and maintain food quality standards. The role involves menu planning, supervising cooking activities, and training staff in food preparation techniques. Qualified candidates should have a secondary school diploma and at least 2 years of culinary experience and a Safe Food Handling certificate.

Benefits

Health care plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Gratuities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant culinary position.
• Safe Food Handling certificate required.
• Ability to prepare various cuisines including East Indian, Italian, and Gluten-free.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise cooking staff and train them in food preparation.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Supervision

Menu planning

Food safety

Customer consultation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

• Canadian
• East Indian
• Italian cuisine
• Mexican
• Vegetarian
• International
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
• Gluten-free
• Vegan

Benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)