sous-chef

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

Job summary

A government agency in York Region, Vaughan is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to manage food preparation and supervise culinary staff. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to 3 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities include menu planning, cost estimation, and staff training. The position requires a commitment to work on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience of 2 to less than 3 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

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.

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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 functionsPlan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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