sous-chef

Government of Canada - Central; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced chef responsible for demonstrating cooking techniques, creating recipes, and supervising kitchen staff. You will manage preparation and service of food while ensuring quality standards are met, particularly for customers with allergies. This is an on-site role with no remote options. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and experience in international cuisine.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Cuisine specialties include international dishes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Create innovative recipes.
• Instruct cooks on food preparation and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Prepare food for regular and special functions.
• Requisition food and supplies.
• Plan menus to meet quality standards.
• Prepare dishes considering food allergies.

Skills

Demonstrating cooking techniques

Creating new recipes

Instructing cooks

Supervising kitchen staff

Planning menus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties: International