sushi chef

Government of Canada - Western; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking a chef to supervise culinary staff, create recipes, and maintain records of food costs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sushi preparation and leadership skills, with a focus on Japanese cuisine. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Other trades certificate or diploma required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a cooking role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of culinary staff in preparation and cooking.
• Create new recipes and prepare dishes for events.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, and inventory.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Cook Trade Certification

Culinary arts/chef training

Tools

Food processing equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Culinary arts/chef training

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Supermarket/grocery store

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef
• Fish chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits