Savoia

St. Catharines, ON

Savoia

St. Catharines, ON

sous-chef

St. Catharines, ON (view on map)

Posted 20 hours ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Catering firm

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Chef
• Sous-chef
• Chef de partie
• Garde-manger chef

Tasks

• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Cantonese cuisine
• French
• Canadian
• Greek
• East Indian
• Italian cuisine
• Japanese cuisine
• Mexican
• Thai
• European
• Vegetarian
• International
• Spanish
• Vietnamese cuisine
• Gluten-free
• Mediterranean cuisine

Food specialties

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

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Uniform
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• 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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits