Sous-chef

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 32 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: 1 year to less than 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Wet/damp
  • Noisy
  • Odours
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Formal dining room

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
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • 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
  • 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

Supervision

  • 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

  • Thai
  • International

Food specialties

  • Cold kitchen
  • Eggs and dairy
  • Fish and seafood
  • Stocks, soups and sauces
  • Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Specialization or experience

  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

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

Own tools/equipment

  • Uniform

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

  • Evening

Employment terms options

  • Day

Other benefits

  • On-site amenities
  • Parking available
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Bedford, NS, Nova Scotia, Canada
CA$30.00 per hour

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