Sous Chef-PCK
On-sitePickering, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead kitchen operations by supervising workstation staff, managing daily menu requirements, and coordinating production for Pickering Casino Resort outlets. Monitor food safety logs, conduct regular inspections, and ensure all equipment is operated and maintained per workplace safety standards. Resolve guest complaints, manage staffing levels, and oversee performance appraisals while maintaining cost and resource efficiency. Train entry-level cooks on public health standards, knife skills, and advanced cooking methods. This role requires a Red Seal or equivalent diploma, with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Red Seal or equivalent recognized hotel / culinary diploma / qualification
- Post-Secondary education in Culinary Management
- 4 to 6 years' experience cooking and preparing food in a 4 or 5-star hotel, restaurant or high-volume food service facility
- Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of recipes for all basic meat, fish, sauce and side dishes according to international standards
- Ability to butcher meat, chicken, fish, and shellfish
- Extensive knowledge of food handling procedures regarding to public health standards
- Ability to learn and utilize knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function
- Ability to supervise an international team of entry-level cooks and chefs in a positive and productive manner by motivating, developing and managing employees as they work
- Awareness of budgets and food wastage gained within a corporate environment
- Competent in the use of most MS Office Software
- Effectively use the supply and inventory management system
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Candidates must be ready and willing to work at both locations
- Candidates must be ready and willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overnights
Desired Qualifications
- Written references from former employers
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