University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

Sous Chef, Culinary Services

Saskatoon, SK, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 hours ago
Customer SupportLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringFood Safety

About the role

  • Work is performed in a fast-paced kitchen environment subject to pressure of inflexible deadlines.
  • The work is physically demanding and can involve moderate to heavy lifting.
  • Shifts include evenings, weekends and/or stat holidays and are subject to change based on business.

Responsibilities

  • Manages resources and coordinates with internal stakeholders and multiple departments.
  • Provide staff support in employee supervision, training and development ensuring efficient operations, an engaged and accountable team, as well as fosters a positive work environment.
  • Maintain standards to ensure high quality food is produced in a professional and efficient manner while continually striving to improve food preparation and presentation.
  • Maintain knowledge of all menu items, daily features, promotions.
  • When necessary modify menu items, create and scheduling feature items.

Requirements

  • Red Seal Journeyman's Cook Certificate required.
  • A Food Safe Certificate is required.
  • WHIMIS Certificate is required.
  • Catering and event experience is required.
  • Experience directing and supervising kitchen staff is essential.
  • Experience participating in culinary demonstrations and competitions is an asset.
  • Continuous industry involvement is required to obtain an awareness and working knowledge of current and emerging culinary trends.
  • Judgment and discretion is required in managing production, food products and inventory, and supporting staff through the changing priorities and competing deadlines of the multiple services that the kitchen supports.

Skills

  • Food costing Exceptional work ethic.
  • Flexible, positive and energetic with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Perform medium to moderate lifting.

Benefits

  • Team Charter and is aligned with its purpose, vision, and values, holding themselves and each other accountable to these guiding principles.
  • Ensure knowledge of department initiatives, vision and goals.

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