Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Innovation

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; Sutton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory at Jackson’s Point Retreat & Conference Centre in Sutton, Ontario is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef. You will support the Head Chef, help plan menus, and lead kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals for retreat guests.

Key duties include overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, expediting service, managing inventory, and coordinating opening/closing procedures.

Qualifications

• Completed Secondary School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months in culinary arts.
• Current, valid Safe Food Handler’s Certification is required.
• Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of formal prior related culinary experience in a busy restaurant or hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, expediting service, directing staff, and assuming leadership responsibilities in the Chef’s absence.
• Prepare and execute high-quality menu items, including specialty and seasonal offerings, ensuring excellence in taste, presentation, and portion accuracy.
• Ensure timely meal production that consistently meets guest specifications, quality standards, and service expectations.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and food handler requirements.
• Monitor proper food handling practices, including accurate temperature control during cooking, holding, storage, and refrigeration/freezer logging.
• Operate kitchen tools, knives, and equipment safely and effectively while adhering to established procedures and security guidelines.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow, staff schedules, and daily opening and closing procedures to support smooth and efficient operations.
• Inspect and maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, utensils, storage areas, and food preparation surfaces.
• Manage kitchen inventory by monitoring stock levels, freshness, and quality, and supporting ordering and supply control processes.
• Identify and report equipment needs, malfunctions, or safety concerns, and assist with maintaining operational readiness of kitchen facilities.

Education

Secondary School + culinary courses

Safe Food Handler Certification

CCC Certification (preferred)

Job description

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory at Jackson’s Point Retreat & Conference Centre in Sutton, Ontario is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef. You will support the Head Chef, help plan menus, and lead kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals for retreat guests.

Key duties include overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, expediting service, managing inventory, and coordinating opening/closing procedures.