sous-chef

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• High school/secondary certificate programs, other

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Red Seal Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Organized