Sous Chef - Coastal BC

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 12-hour workdays.

Transportation is provided to site from a designated pickup point as assigned.

The Sous Chef , reporting to the Chef, is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menus;

assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food; training of staff, and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment.

Your work will include :

• Providing kitchen management when Chef is on scheduled days off
• Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high quality rotational menus
• Supervising all kitchen staff productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Ensuring all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE protocol and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensuring food and labour resources managed within budgeted guidelines
• Manage, record, and report inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Record and report costs on daily spend report

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Experience one of the most remote locales in the world and enjoy the arctic scenery!
• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assisstance program.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You’re a Journeyperson or have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and / or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
30+ days ago