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sous-chef
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
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 site environment
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Food specialties
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
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 site environment
- Noisy
- Hot
- Restaurant
- Urban area
- Sous-chef
Tasks
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
- 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
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
- 3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
Food specialties
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Sous-chef is responsible for supervising kitchen staff, managing food costs and inventory, and ensuring food quality standards are met. They oversee the preparation and cooking of meals, including specialty foods for events and guests with allergies.
Requirements
Candidates must have 2 to 3 years of experience and a trade certificate or diploma. A Safe Food Handling certificate is required, along with expertise in fish, seafood, meat, and poultry.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Control
- Cooking Techniques
- Staff Training
- Recruitment
- Food Presentation
- Safe Food Handling
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Oral Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Attention To Detail
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
Keywords
- Sous-chef
- Restaurant
- Food Costing
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Banquets
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Management
- Food Allergies
- Fish and Seafood
- Meat and Poultry
- Hospitality
- Culinary Arts
- Staff Supervision