Regent Hotel

Revelstoke, BC

Regent Hotel

Revelstoke, BC

sous-chef

Revelstoke, BC (view on map)

Posted 23 hours ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Hot

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Staff accommodation available
• Restaurant
• Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

• Chef
• Sous-chef
• Chef de partie
• Sauce chef
• Pastry chef
• Garde-manger chef
• Meat chef
• Entremetier
• Fish chef

Tasks

• 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 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• European
• International
• Gluten-free
• Mediterranean cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available