sous-chef

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

Job summary

A regional government organization in Vernon, Canada is seeking a Sous-chef to supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation and costs. The ideal candidate should have supervisory skills and at least 1 year of experience. This position offers a dental plan, healthcare plan, vision care benefits, and parking availability.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work in various temperature environments (noisy, hot, cold).

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Cooking techniques

Cost estimation

Staff training

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available