sous-chef @ SAMMARCO RESTAURANT INC.

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

• Work site environment: Wet/damp.
• Noisy.
• Odours.
• Hot.
• Non-smoking.
• Broiler and other meat-type chicken production.
• Work setting: Restaurant.
• Ranks of chefs: Sous-chef.

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Cut beef, lamb, pork or veal carcasses or sides or quarters of carcasses into primal cuts for further cutting, processing or packaging.
• Supervision: 16-20 people.
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Cuisine specialties: Canadian.
• Italian cuisine.
• Mediterranean cuisine.
• Food specialties: 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.
• Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Own tools/equipment: Tools.
• Equipment.
• Personal suitability: Leadership.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Employment terms options: Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Experience: 5 years or more.
• Employment terms options: Night.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.