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Join Our Culinary Team as a Working Sous-Chef!

Are you passionate about food and ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Bistro East, a charming bistro located in the picturesque Annapolis Royal, NS, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Working Sous-Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for creativity in the kitchen, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Working Sous-Chef at Bistro East, you will play a vital role in our kitchen operations. You will work closely with our head chef to create delicious dishes, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure that our food meets the highest quality standards. This is a permanent position with a commitment of 40 to 60 hours per week, offering you the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Create new recipes that delight our guests.
• Instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets, and specialty functions.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities across several restaurants.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience.
• Certifications in Safe Food Handling, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and Food Safety.
• Own transportation to commute to our rural location.

Work Environment

You will be working in a formal dining room setting within a bistro, restaurant, or hotel environment. The role requires you to be adaptable, as you will be working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Physical capabilities include standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Personal Qualities

We value dependability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented attitude. The ideal candidate will be organized, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility and initiative are key traits that will help you thrive in our kitchen.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $35,000.00 to $55,000.00 annually, which will be negotiated based on your experience and qualifications. Join us and enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive and creative environment where your culinary talents can shine!

About Bistro East

Bistro East is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience, focusing on quality ingredients and innovative dishes. Our team is passionate about food and committed to delivering outstanding service to our guests. If you are ready to be part of a vibrant culinary community, we encourage you to apply!

Are You Ready to Join Us?

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply and become a part of our culinary journey at Bistro East!

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.