sous-chef

Full job description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment

Non-smoking
Work setting

Restaurant
Ranks of chefs

Sous-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
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
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
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
Leading/instructing individuals
Cuisine specialties

Italian cuisine
Food specialties

Bakery goods and desserts
Fish and seafood
Meat, poultry and game
Stocks, soups and sauces
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment

Gloves
Personal suitability

Leadership
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits

Dental plan
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