Sous Chef

COMPETITION #  SOUS 25-107

POSITION TYPE   PERMANENT, FULL-TIME, 40 HOURS/WEEK

The Sous Chef supports daily kitchen activities, preparing and cooking menu items. They are experienced using various ingredients and cooking techniques, and are skilled in multi-tasking.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arranges workstations with required ingredients and cooking equipment;
• Prepares ingredients to use in cooking (washing, peeling, chopping, etc.);
• Cooks food using various methods;
• Cleans and safely stores equipment and food supplies;
• Collaborates to plan menu;
• Monitors stock
• Properly washes, dries and neatly puts away all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards;
• Assist with ordering supplies and communicates with vendors;
• Assists with unloading deliveries and stocking food/items;
• Mentors, trains and supervises SWEEP youth;
• Inspects cooking equipment, supplies, work areas and ingredients to ensure constant conformance to regulatory standards;
• Demonstrate an active commitment towards professional growth and advancement through participation in training, workshops, etc.;
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a culinary arts program is preferred;
• Valid Food Handler’s certificate is required;
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in food preparation (i.e. restaurant, line cook, catering) is required;
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards;
• Knowledge of various from scratch cooking methods etc.;
• Basic knowledge of ordering supplies from vendors;
• Knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures (grilling, frying, baking, boiling, etc.);
• Knowledge of the safe operation, cleaning and basic maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment;
• Solid understanding of kitchen safety including safe food preparation procedures and proper cleaning and sanitization methods;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively contribute to a team, but also able to work independently;
• Must be able to multi-task and work efficiently in fast-paced environment;
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks;
• Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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