Sous Chef (summer contract)

Dexterra • Toronto, ON

9d • CA$23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing necessary daily production and assembling meals in a family-style format for service. The individual will support the Chef Manager with daily food production, service, ordering, inventory management, and staff training. This is a short-term contract between June-August, requiring the individual to remain at the lodge for the full duration. All travel, accommodations, meals, snacks and beverages are provided.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry
• Valid Food Safety certification is required
• Possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional knife skills, and a robust skill set in cooking from scratch in large volumes
• Ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a team player
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe software
• Capacity to stand for long periods of time, able to lift, carry, and move heavy items, such as pots, pans, cases of ingredients
• Experience and knowledge of inventory management and weekly food ordering
• Passion for the outdoors with the ability to commit to the full duration of the work term while remaining at the lodge for the full duration
• Ability to successfully complete a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) level 3

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chef Manager with daily food production, service, ordering, inventory management, and staff training
• Preparation of soups, sandwiches, pastas, eggs (both poached and fried), proteins, baking and filleting and cooking of fish
• Adherence to all food safety standards, ensuring proper handling, storage, and sanitation of ingredients and equipment
• Monitoring and recording temperatures for food items, as well as logging all necessary information to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations

Benefits

• Use of all amenities (i.e.: beach, kayaks, boats and motors, hiking trails, laundry facilities, and more!)
• All travel, accommodations, meals, beverages and snacks are provided
• 2 days off each week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed