Caffe Fantastico

Victoria, BC

Caffe Fantastico

Victoria, BC

sous-chef

Victoria, BC (view on map)

Posted 10 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
• Noisy
• Hot
Work setting
• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Bar
• Central food commissary
• Catering firm
• Bistro
• Café
• Bakery
Ranks of chefs
• Sous-chef
Tasks
• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• 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
• Food preparation
• Food safety/handling skills
Supervision
• 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
Cuisine specialties
• Canadian
• European
• International
Food specialties
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Area of work experience
• Food services
Type of industry experience
• Food and beverages
Weight handling
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability
• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
• Evening
• Shift
Employment terms options
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Gratuities
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available