Sous Chef- Terrace

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus, invites applications for a term Sous Chef commencing as soon as possible and end September 30, 2025. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Salary Scale, Level 7: $2,186.10 biweekly plus a comprehensive benefit plan.

This position is ideal for a highly skilled, client-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

CMTN is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and people with disabilities.

Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

Duties:  Oversee the preparation and delivery of food products to ensure Food Safe, Food Sanitation and Safety Plans standards are met when providing food for staff, students, the general public, and catering events.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Implement/maintain Food Safe, Food Sanitation and Safety Plans in accordance with Northern Health regulations and guidelines
  • Order, maintain, receive and validate deliveries of food items and supplies
  • Prepare all food items to order, assign and monitor work to students as required
  • Cashier duties (open cafeteria for service and prioritize daily work tasks)
  • Some responsibility for instruction of student/new staff on safe equipment handling as required
  • General kitchen cleaning duties and conduct urgent minor repairs to kitchen equipment as required
  • Assist with menu preparation as required (costing, design, implementation, etc.)
  • Assist with banquet detail coordination, prepare and cook food for presentation, pack and transport food and beverages for off-site catering in a Food Safe manner.
  • Maintain kitchen/catering equipment as required to ensure proper operation in a Food Safe manner
  • General knowledge of OH&S legislation (new/young worker orientation, hazard identification, etc.), and ability to maintain a safe working environment
  • All other duties of similar scope and complexity as assigned

Qualifications

Professional Cook Level 2 (Level 3, preferred), Red Seal Chef and Food Safe Level 1 as well as a valid class 5 Driver’s license, Relevant Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Culinary, Hotel & Restaurant, Hospitality Management or Nutrition. With a minimum of three years of experience in a fast-paced Food Services/Hospitality environment.   

Required skills and abilities include:

  • Good communication (oral and written), technical skills and some computer skills
  • High degree of customer service and team interaction skills

 

Application information

To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #24.110B, and an up-to-date resume to:

Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca

NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Closing date
September 6, 2024
Competition number
24.110B
Job status
Open
Posting type
Support
Audience
Internal BCGEU Support Staff
Department
  • Food Services
Campuses
  • Terrace