SOUS CHEF

Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend in recruiting a Sous Chef. This is a full time position, and not seasonal. Must be experienced in banqueting and restaurant service. Cooking from scratch experience also required. Reply via email with resume.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure all menu items are consistently prepared in accordance to the specifications of the Executive Chef
• To ensure superior quality and freshness of all menu items prepared by all kitchen staff
• To ensure proper stock rotation of deliveries and food in production
• To participate in the creation of new menu items and daily features
• To ensure daily features are correctly cost and portion controlled
• To report inferior (poor quality) product to Executive Chef for credit or re-ordering from suppliers
• To clean and organize store rooms, fridges and freezers ensuring proper rotation of product (FIFO) par s tocks are maintained and items needed to order are brought to the attention of the Executive Chef
• To ensure that all stocks are being kept securely and under the correct conditions applicable to each type of commodity stored
• To assist in staff training and development with emphasis on culinary skills, quality of product and pleasing presentation of dishes
• To ensure that all staff are correctly dressed to satisfy statutory requirements as well as enhancing the image of the Oakwood Resort
• To ensure all documents are collected and given to the Executive Chef for immediate processing
• To constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the Oakwood Resort and the profession
• To conduct one’s self at all times with the standards of the Canadian Society of Chefs and Cooks
• To ensure a clean and organized work environment with emphasis on safe food handling as set forth by the Regional Health department with emphasis on H.A.C.C.P handling and procedures
• Ensure food and equipment are properly handled and stored
• To adhere to all Oakwood Resort Policies and Procedures
• No horse play or foul language with coworkers or guests
• No playing with and/or abusing food and beverage products
• No usage of kitchen equipment without supervision or training
• To report any staff member disobeying or not following Oakwood Resort company policies
• To report any lost or stolen merchandise to the Executive Chef
• To assist and/or supervise buffet and event setups and tear downs
• To ensure food and equipment is properly handled and stored
• To hold daily briefings with the Executive Chef for updates and work assignments
• To read, understand and organize Banquet and Event Order sheets on a daily basis
• To foster a team environment by helping where necessary with other Oakwood Resort departments
• To effectively accomplish any reasonable request made by the Executive Chef or other department head
• To meet or exceed all of the specific objectives or tasks set forth in the most recent job description
• To represent the Oakwood Resort and the standards of the Executive Chef to the best of abilities
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to the legislation set out by Occupational Health and Safety, including
• Performing workplace inspections, employee safety observations
• Conducting information sessions, incident investigations, employee training
• Correcting substandard acts or conditions
• Commending employee and supervisor health and safety performance
• Assist with other related duties, as required
• As an Oakwood employee, responsible for the ongoing general appearance of the Resort property. This entails allocating found garbage in the appropriate areas.

Education:

• Red Seal Certification
• College Diploma in Food & Beverage Program

Specialized Knowledge:

• • Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be effective supervisor, trainer, administrator and team player with strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience cooking in similar environment
• 2-3 years Supervisory experience

If you are interested – please apply to:  sscatcherd@oakwoodresort.ca