sous-chef
- West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
3 years to less than 5 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
Transportation/travel information
Other benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent 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.
Work site environment
- Hot
- Restaurant
- Café
- Bakery
- Sous-chef
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
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Food safety/handling skills
- 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Food specialties
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
- Leadership
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Other benefits
- Free parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan menus, develop recipes, prepare and cook meals and specialty foods, and ensure food quality and safety, including meals for customers with allergies or intolerances. Supervise and train kitchen staff, manage food and supply costs and records, and coordinate food service for events with clients.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Listed credentials include Cook Trade Certification, a Safe Food Handling certificate, a Cook Red Seal Certificate, and a Food Safety Certificate; the role also requires supervising 5–10 people and having a valid driver's licence and own transportation.
Skills
- Kitchen Supervision
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation and Cooking
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- Food Safety
- Banquet and Event Catering
- Allergen-Aware Meal Preparation
- Quality Control
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
Benefits
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Sous-Chef
- Restaurant
- Café
- Bakery
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Supervision
- Staff Training
- Food Safety
- Safe Food Handling
- Cook Trade Certification
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- Banquets
- Specialty Foods
- Bakery Goods and Desserts
- Fish and Seafood
- Meat and Poultry
- Stocks, Soups and Sauces
- Food Allergies and Intolerances
- Quality Standards
- Kitchen Supplies
- Event Catering