Location
British Columbia | Canada
Job description
With over 30 years of operations, Island Lake Lodge has gained a reputation for providing life changing experiences for both guests and staff alike.
The Sous Chef has both managerial and culinary responsibilities; therefore he/she needs to excel in both domains in order to successfully conduct all the assigned duties. Strong background and valuable experience in the culinary field combined with excellent interpersonal and management skills are needed for this position. Strong proven record in teamwork and team building is necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Work with the executive chef to assist in the menu planning, plating design, costing, development and production of diversified menus in accordance with the company’s vision.
- Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours.
- Efficiently produce and cook high quality, well balanced and healthy meals for our guest
- Make sure the sanitation and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation, starting with the ingredients and ending with the finished dish.
- Make sure that the equipment is in good condition and report any malfunction before it affects the staff or the guests.
- Ensure that inventory is monitored and recorded correctly, and fresh supplies get ordered as necessary.
- Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
- Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
Job Qualifications:
- Kitchen management experience required.
- Experience working in a fine dining setting.
- Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship an asset.
- Knowledge in wild, local and organic products beneficial.
- Must be reliable, organized and show initiative.
- Food safe certificate is preferred.
- Professional skills: Time and resource management, good communication abilities, active listening and learning, teaching abilities, computer skills.
- Personal skills: Attention to detail, takes initiative, flexible, good stress tolerance, leadership skills.
Why work at Island Lake?
- A friendly and positive team environment
- Competitive compensation
- Staff discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise
- Complimentary staff meals
- Product deals and discounts from our amazing partners
- Extended Health Benefits package
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