sous-chef - Burnaby, Canada - Len's Catering

    Len's Catering
    Len's Catering Burnaby, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Description
    • Work Term: Permanent
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week
    • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
    • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
    • Work setting

    • Restaurant
    • Cafeteria
    • Catering firm
    • Cooking school
    • Ranks of chefs

    • Sous-chef
    • Chef de partie
    • Sauce chef
    • Garde-manger 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
    • Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
    • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
    • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
    • Recruit and hire staff
    • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
    • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Fast-paced environment
    • Work under pressure
    • Attention to detail
    • Personal suitability

    • Dependability
    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Initiative
    • Organized
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Screening questions

    • Are you currently a student?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Health benefits

    • Dental plan
    • Health care plan
    • Financial benefits

    • Gratuities