Junior Sous Chef (Hourly, Non-Union)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Salary: $28 - $32 per hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary: $28 - $32 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen or supervisory culinary role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Junior Sous Chef oversees daily back-of-house operations to ensure food preparation, service, and cleanliness meet company standards. This is a Full-Time Position, ideal for someone flexible and experienced in leading kitchen teams during busy shifts, events, or when full-time supervisors are unavailable.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support kitchen staff during shifts to ensure efficient workflow.
- Oversee food preparation, portioning, and presentation according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards in compliance with health regulations.
- Assist with daily prep lists, stock rotation, and inventory control.
- Monitor equipment and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.
- Coordinate with front-of-house and management to ensure timely and smooth service.
- Train, motivate, and mentor kitchen staff when needed.
- Step in to perform cooking or prep duties during peak hours.
- Assist with closing duties including cleaning, waste management, and kitchen organization.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen or supervisory culinary role.
- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required.
- Culinary certification or equivalent experience preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge of major food allergens and understands the risks associated with allergic reactions and cross-contamination.
- Valid Food Handler's Certificate required.
- Fast-paced kitchen environment requiring prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- May include early morning, late evening, or weekend shifts.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Supervise and support kitchen staff while overseeing food preparation, portioning, presentation, safety, sanitation, and inventory. Coordinate with front-of-house and management, train staff, assist with cooking during busy periods, and complete closing and kitchen organization duties.
Requirements
Requires 2–3 years of commercial kitchen or culinary supervisory experience, strong food safety knowledge, and leadership and communication skills. Candidates must have a valid Food Handler's Certificate, understand allergens and cross-contamination risks, and be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and events; culinary certification or equivalent experience is preferred.
Skills
- Kitchen Supervision
- Food Preparation
- Food Presentation
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Inventory Control
- Stock Rotation
- Kitchen Operations
- Leadership
- Communication
- Staff Training
- Multitasking
- Allergen Awareness
- Cooking
- Waste Management
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Junior Sous Chef
- Back-of-House Operations
- Kitchen Supervision
- Food Preparation
- Portioning
- Food Presentation
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Health Regulations
- Prep Lists
- Stock Rotation
- Inventory Control
- Equipment Monitoring
- Kitchen Maintenance
- Front-of-House Coordination
- Staff Training
- Staff Mentoring
- Cooking
- Closing Duties
- Waste Management
- Food Allergens
- Cross-Contamination
- Food Handler's Certificate
- Commercial Kitchen
- Culinary Certification