Job Summary
We are searching for a Sous Chef to join our Abbotsford Canteen Team. This is a fast-paced busy little kitchen, with fun opportunities for farm to table features. Each week our crew pumps tons of food sales from our approximately 400sqft Canteen (or Kitchen). The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and presentation of high-quality food offerings, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
Key Areas of Accountability
- Accountable for: Daily Canteen Operations
Supporting Key Tasks
i. Running service with proactive leadership
ii. Quality Control Checks and maintaining standards
iii. Demonstrate professionalism and lead by example.
iv. Managing prep schedules and production needs
v. Ensuring the kitchen remains organized, safe, and efficient
vi. Support stock rotation using FIFO principles.
- Accountable for: Team Development & Canteen Lead Support
Supporting Key Tasks
i. Mentor, coach, and elevate kitchen team members
ii. Help train new employees and re-train crew as needed
iii. Assist with inventory and ordering when needed
iv. Time off coverage for CT LEAD with timesheets and payroll submission
and scheduling as needed.
v. Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive kitchen culture.
- Accountable for: Systems & Compliance
Supporting Key Tasks
i. Uphold cleanliness
ii. Ensure cleaning systems are being maintained
iii. Health & safety procedures are being followed
iv. Recipe standardization is maintained
v. Monitor food presentation, portion control, and consistency
vi. Help manage food costs through portion control and efficient production.
vii. Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and maintained.
We work hard to support as many local farms, producers, and families as possible with our purchasing power. We also have our own Field House Farm in Abbotsford that we use as a creative force to drive feature menu items. There we grow varieties of produce for our kitchens and breweries that are unique to the area, extraordinarily beautiful and delicious.You can see more about the farm here: https://fieldhousebrewing.com/field-house-farms/To see some of our delicious dishes take a look at our instagram: @fieldhousebrewing
