Dexterra

hospitality

SousChef

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sous Chef at Dexterra. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Oversee day-to-day operation of ordering food ingredients. Plan menu”

What You'll Achieve.

operational metrics; resource planning; continuous improvement

Industry & Context.

hospitality
Eligibility Requirements

safety sensitive position, drug and alcohol testing, fitness assessment, 20 days on and 10 days off shift, 11-12 hour workdays, Transportation provided to site

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

interprovincial Red Seal Certificate, SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification, at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry, at least 10 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook), extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control, an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of, an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills

What You'll Do.

Oversee day-to-day operation of ordering food ingredients

Assist with preparation of food

Assist with serving of food

Assist with control of cooked food

Assist with control of uncooked food

Ensure staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol

Prepare high quality rotational menus

Present high quality rotational menus

Design high quality rotational menus

Serve high quality rotational menus

Supervise kitchen staff productivity

Supervise compliance with Horizon North policies

Supervise compliance with health

Supervise compliance with safety

Supervise compliance with quality

Lead training of employees

Lead development of employees

Lead mentoring of employees

Ensure all foods prepared using FOODSAFE

Ensure all foods prepared using HACCP methods

Ensure foods prepared in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines

Ensure labour resources used effectively

Ensure labour resources used efficiently

Ensure chemical resources used effectively

Ensure chemical resources used efficiently

Conduct inventory on bi-weekly basis

Support all roles in kitchen

Ensure on time meal service

Ensure accuracy of kitchen cleanliness

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management

Communication Scope

effective listening skills

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