Full-Time sous-chef
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Safe Food Handling certificate; Food Safety Certificate; Cook Red Seal Certificate; Cook Trade Certification
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Additional Skills
Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory; Analyze operating costs and other data; Requisition food and kitchen supplies; Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions; Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
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Work Setting
Restaurant; Hotel, motel, resort
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check
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Work Site Environment
Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Tight deadlines
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Ability to Supervise
5-10 people
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Ranks of Chefs
Sous-chef
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Sous-Chefs Specific Skills
Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers; Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
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Executive Chefs Specific Skills
Recruit and hire staff; Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants; Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards; Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs; Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks; Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
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Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Reliability; Organized
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