sous-chef

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 44 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Willing to relocate

Ranks of chefs

Sous-chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• German cuisine
• Greek
• Italian cuisine
• European
• International

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Chocolate

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Transportation / travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Health care plan
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