Wesley Group

Sous Chef (Relief)

Hamilton, Ontario

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

Inventory ManagementCustomer SupportCollaborationFood Safety

About the role

Sous-Chef (Relief) Posting #: 4309 Posting Date: 27 May 2026 Posting Closing: July 10, 2026 No. of positions: 2 Have you heard of us?
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer.
Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

Maintain a positive attitude and professional environment, following all Wesley policies, operational plans and industry standards to meet the goals and standards of Wesley and our Food Services.
Create recipes showcasing global flavors and adapt menu to customer needs (e.g., variety, cost, presentation)
Follow processes to maintain smooth kitchen operations including recipe documentation, inventory management, deep cleaning, and training others
Support continuous improvement and implement changes based on feedback as directed by Chef and Food Services Manager
Maintain a safe working environment, by following food safety, cleaning practices, and proper use/maintenance of equipment
The Sous-Chef (Relief) works as part of a team to deliver First Start Catering and Food Services and maintain kitchen operations as outlined by the Chef and Food Services Manager.
This position is a unionized, relief position, to support coverages.

High school graduate or GED diploma required
Minimum 3 years of cooking experience in high volume kitchen or small/busy restaurant environment
must have well-rounded experience in various workstations and responsibilities
Strong knowledge of best practices and all applicable standards and legislation related to the food industry
Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods
Other duties as required
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The Sous-Chef must be able to independently create recipes and execute catering activities with support from the Chef.

Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices.
By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.
post-secondary culinary education an asset

We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty.
We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected.
Are you the one we're looking for?
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Sous-Chef (Relief) who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.
We are seeking candidates who have a minimum availability of 2 days a week on a regular basis.

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