Sous Chef (Plant Based Cooking)

The Working Centre; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization is seeking a full-time kitchen team member to support operations at Fresh Ground Café and Queen Street Commons Café. The role involves cooking plant-based dishes, managing inventory, and training volunteers in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about community work, has experience in a professional kitchen, and is flexible with shifts. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits after three months of full-time work.

Benefits

Full benefits package after 3 months

Qualifications

• Experience and appreciation of cooking plant based food.
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Support and appreciation for the purpose of Fresh Ground and Queen Street Commons.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes and desserts.
• Help manage inventory and ensure kitchen is fully stocked.

Skills

Cooking plant based food

Time management

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience in a professional kitchen

Job description

Fresh Ground Café and the Queen Street Commons Café are the kind of gathering places that are central to community vitality. We host these spaces with the help of volunteers, inviting people into reciprocal relationships and working to build respect, inclusion and conversation together. Fresh Ground Cafe offers space to gather around the ideas of community change, acting into the issues of climate change, and the choices we can make as we change our habits. Queen Street Commons Café is a place where people from all background can gather together, where there are opportunities for music, gathering, movie nights and conversation.

All of the food served at our Cafes is prepared in house in our Kitchen, using whole food, plant based ingredients. We also have a lively catering option that builds on our Café offerings. This is a fast paced kitchen, with plenty of multitasking as we cook, support volunteers, keep up our kitchen practices and respond to unique requests. We work with a diverse team of volunteers who join us each day to share their skills and learn new skills. Everyone contributes to help prepare the day’s food, to work cooperatively together, and to practise the importance of including everyone in the work to be done. This is creative, productive and community building work.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Support the day to day operations of the kitchen
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to our menus and recipes
• Prepare and bake a variety of desserts according to our menus and recipes
• Help to hold to quality of each dish that is prepared, with attention to taste and presentation
• Support volunteers in training and development, creating a positive, welcoming, safe and respectful environment for all
• Follow all food safety rules and support all people in the kitchen in holding safe practices
• Help to manage inventory, ordering and receiving supplies as needed to ensure our kitchen is fully stocked
• Develop an appreciation of the ingredients we use, helping to source and use ingredients with a focus on sustainability and seasonality
• Participate in recipe and menu development
• Support the Front of House Cafes as needed, covering lunch breaks, etc.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience and appreciation of cooking plant based food
• Experience working in a professional kitchen is recommended
• Support and appreciation for the purpose of Fresh Ground and Queen Street Commons
• Interest in and experience in supporting people to learn the skills of kitchen work
• Ability to multi-task, deal with multiple demands, and to stay calm under pressure
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining quality
• Hard worker who is willing to go the extra mile to meet guest and project needs
• Ability to work well independently as well as to function effectively as a member of a diverse team
• Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement
• Flexibility to work shifts as needed, joining the team in making sure that we have coverage of all shifts

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We are looking for someone to join our team full time, working a schedule of 8am-4pm with the potential schedule of Mondays to Fridays and Tuesdays to Saturdays.

The Working Centre has an equal salary policy across the organization. This position starts at $22.31 / hour or $43,500 annually. We offer a full benefits package that starts after 3 months of full time work.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Working Centre is a dynamic and highly responsive organization. Co-workers come from all walks of life, a variety of cultural backgrounds, and an eclectic mix of age groups. We are constantly learning and are challenged in our work. We offer many flexible yet anchored work roles and a work environment that allows you to do meaningful, respectful and good work.

This work is more than a job – it is about committed community work in a collaborative environment. If you think that this role would make you excited to come to work every day, we’d like to hear from you.

• A cover letter explaining your interest in this position, our organization and how your experience and skill would be a good fit.
• Your resume

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