sous-chef

Terra Restaurant & Catering; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Restaurant & Catering seeks a skilled Culinary Manager to oversee kitchen operations, manage costs, and ensure the quality of food for events. The ideal candidate will have experience in menu planning and staff supervision, along with a high school graduation certificate. This role involves creating new recipes and instructing cooks, as well as consulting with clients for events like banquets.

Qualifications

• Experience of 2 to 3 years in a restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of food cost management and recipe creation.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage food costs and supplies.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Consult with clients on event catering.

Skills

Supervision

Menu Planning

Cost Analysis

Recipe Creation

Staff Training

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Restaurant

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 functions
• Plan 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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities