Village Sous Chef

Posted January 18, 2023

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with direct reports to Village Chef, creates and writes all menus related to the Village culinary operation;
• Ensures established food and culinary labour costs are maintained;
• As outlined by standardized recipes and procedures, prepares food for the daily menus in the Village outlets;
• Ensures that the quality of food prepared meets with the standard set by the Executive Chef and is prepared in a timely manner;
• Oversees the direction and training of causal and seasonal Village culinary team members;
• Follows Heritage Park’s code of conduct and maintains respectful working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, subordinates and members of other departments;
• Works with front of house staff to ensure high standard of customer service and to address any culinary related questions, concerns and accommodations;
• Ensures that all equipment is in good working order and that it and all work surfaces are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and organized manner at all times;
• Ensures that all Heritage Park policies and procedures and AHS guidelines relevant to safe food handling are strictly adhered to;
• Assists other sections in the Kitchen / Culinary Services department as needed;
• Actively participates in all relevant staff meetings as scheduled by the Executive Chef or Dining Services Manager;
• Oversees product and supply ordering to Village outlets and conducts accurate and thorough monthly inventories;
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Completion of High School plus the possession of a Journeyman Certificate or Alberta Red Seal.  Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license is required.

Experience:

At least four years of varied commercial cooking experience.

Skills:

• Must be able to establish a plan to accomplish objectives. 
• Must have good communication skills. 
• Must be able and willing to perform a variety of physical tasks. 
• The abilities to co-ordinate, organize, instruct, assign work, appraise performance and establish standards are also a requirement.
• Basic computer skills are an asset.

Special Clothing and Equipment:

Heritage Park provided white uniforms.  Personal tools and appropriate footwear to be supplied by the individual.

Special Working Conditions:

Potential exposure to hot and cold temperatures; long periods of standing.

Hours of Work:

Shift work, 40 hours per week.

How to Apply

Please fill out the form below or send your resume and cover letter by email to hr@heritagepark.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.