WHAT’S THE JOB?
The Sous Chef, reporting to the Chef, is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menus; assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food; training of staff, and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Dexterra Food Safety protocol.
This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment.
Your work will include:
- Providing kitchen management when Chef is on scheduled days off
- Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high quality rotational menus
- Supervising all kitchen staff productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
- Ensuring all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE protocol and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
- Ensuring food and labour resources managed within budgeted guidelines
- Manage, record, and report inventory on a bi-weekly basis
- Record and report costs on daily spend report
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assisstance program.
- Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
- Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- You’re a Journeyperson or have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
- You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
- You have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
- You have at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
- You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
- You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
- You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Dexterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
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