Sous-chef
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Estimate labour costs
- 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
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- Food Safety Certificate
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
More about this job
Responsibilities
Supervise and train kitchen staff, demonstrate cooking techniques, and oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation. Plan menus, maintain food quality and sanitation standards, estimate labour costs, and manage kitchen supplies and equipment.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. A Food Safety Certificate is listed, and the role requires working effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment under pressure and tight deadlines.
Skills
- Kitchen Supervision
- Staff Training
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Presentation
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Quality Control
- Labour Cost Estimation
- Inventory and Supply Requisition
- Equipment Purchasing and Repairs
- Banquet Catering
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Sous-Chef
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Menu Planning
- Banquet Catering
- Food Presentation
- Specialty Foods
- Kitchen Supervision
- Staff Training
- Cooking Techniques
- Food Safety Certificate
- Food Safety
- Hygiene
- Sanitation
- Quality Standards
- Labour Cost Estimation
- Food Supplies
- Kitchen Supplies
- Equipment Purchasing
- Equipment Repairs
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Tight Deadlines
- Heavy Loads