Sous Chef and Night Cook Needed

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 36 to 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Culinary arts/chef training
Restaurant/food services management Work site environment
Noisy
Odours
Hot
Non-smoking
Work setting
Restaurant
Fine dining establishment
Ranks of chefs
~ Executive 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
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
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
Recruit and hire staff
Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Leading/instructing individuals
Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
Supervision
~5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Safe Food Handling certificate
Food Safety Certificate
Cuisine specialties
Canadian
Italian cuisine
Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine
Food specialties
Fish and seafood
Meat, poultry and game
Stocks, soups and sauces
Area of work experience
~ Manager

Teaching specialization
~ Amateur training

Transportation/travel information
~ Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities
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
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
~ Evening

Employment terms options
Morning
Night
Day
Weekend
Financial benefits
~ Gratuities

Support for newcomers and refugees
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for mature workers
~ Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities