sous-chef

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Odours
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Tasks

• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Italian cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Other benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week