sushi chef

Government of Canada - Western; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental food service organization in Metro Vancouver is looking for a skilled chef with expertise in Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, hold necessary food safety certifications, and be capable of supervising and training kitchen staff. This position requires on-site work only. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff and training required.

Responsibilities

• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals.
• Train staff in food handling.
• Address customers' complaints.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Japanese cuisine

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player