Sous Chef - Coastal BC

Dexterra; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen management firm in Canada is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and staff. The role includes menu planning, staff training, and ensuring food safety compliance. Ideal candidates must possess a Red Seal Certificate and extensive culinary experience, along with leadership skills. This position offers a balanced work-life schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years of experience in the hospitality/food service industry.
• Must have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation, and wage control.
• Must possess effective leadership skills and a positive outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and food preparation.
• Train and mentor all kitchen staff ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.
• Prepare and serve high-quality rotational menus.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Kitchen Management Experience

Cooking

Cost Control

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GFS

Outlook

Job description

WHATS THE JOB

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off with 11-12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pickup point as assigned.

TheSous Chefis responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menu including other responsibilities such as assisting with the preparation serving and control of cooked and uncooked food training of staff and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment as a condition of employment.

Your work will include :

• Prepare present design and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise all kitchen staffs productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health safety and quality
• Lead in the training developing and mentoring of employees
• Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions allergies vegan and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation
• Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Supporting with all roles in the kitchen from dishwashing to prep cook and meal execution to ensure on time meal service and accuracy of kitchen cleanliness to company standard.
• Other duties as assigned

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Excellent home and work life balance on rotational schedule of 20 days on and 10 days off.

Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assistance program.

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Qualifications :

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Must be able to providean interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification

You have at least 10years experience in the hospitality / food service industry

You have at least 10years experience as aChef in hotels resorts restaurants and / or remote lodge with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines

You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word GFS Outlook)

You have extensive knowledge of menu costing recipe cards implementation and wage control

You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie : Hot Kitchens Cold Kitchens Pastry / Bakery Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;

You have an effective leadership style positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills

Additional Information :

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1