sous-chef

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Staff accommodation available
• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Safe Food Handling certificate; Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Repetitive tasks

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Judgement

Benefits

• Free parking available