sous-chef
- Tofino, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
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 setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Cuisine specialties
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
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 setting
- Staff accommodation available
- Restaurant
- Rural area
- Bar
- Remote location
- Resort
- Hotel, motel, resort
- Café
- Bakery
- Sous-chef
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- 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
- 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
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Recruit and hire staff
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
- 16-20 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
- Food Safety Certificate
Cuisine specialties
- Canadian
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Uniform
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Long-term care insurance
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and oversee food preparation and cooking across several restaurants, develop menus and recipes, and ensure dishes meet quality standards, including meals for customers with allergies or intolerances. Supervise, recruit, and train kitchen staff while managing food costs, inventory, supplies, and preparation for regular service and special events.
Requirements
The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and an other trades certificate or diploma. Required credentials include Cook Trade Certification and a Food Safety Certificate; the position also involves supervising 16–20 people and performing physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Recipe Development
- Kitchen Supervision
- Staff Training
- Staff Recruitment
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Quality Control
- Allergen-Aware Cooking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Paramedical Services Coverage
- Vision Care Benefits
- Gratuities
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Tax-Free Savings Account
- Free Parking
- Paid Learning and Training
- On-Site Amenities
- On-Site Housing
- Team-Building Opportunities
- Wellness Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Sous-Chef
- Restaurant
- Resort
- Hotel
- Café
- Bakery
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Canadian Cuisine
- Cold Kitchen
- Eggs and Dairy
- Fish and Seafood
- Meat, Poultry, and Game
- Stocks, Soups, and Sauces
- Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, and Mushrooms
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety Certificate
- Cook Trade Certification
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Food Allergies and Intolerances
- Banquet Catering
- Kitchen Supplies
- Quality Standards