Sous Chef - Coastal BC

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?
The Sous Chef, reporting to the Chef, is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menus; assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food; training of staff, and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Dexterra Food Safety protocol.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

• Providing kitchen management when Chef is on scheduled days off
• Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high quality rotational menus
• Supervising all kitchen staff productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Ensuring all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE protocol and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensuring food and labour resources managed within budgeted guidelines
• Manage, record, and report inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Record and report costs on daily spend report

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assisstance program.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You’re a Journeyperson or have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License