Sous-Chef

Description

We are looking for a well experienced Sous Chef for Cleese Catering located at 11 Carlaw Ave Toronto, ON M4M 2R6, Canada.

No. of position: 02

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supervise kitchen staff including cooks, assistants and food-preparation workers to ensure high productivity, safe operations and adherence to schedules.

• Demonstrate and implement culinary techniques used in Sri Lankan cuisine such as tempering spices, slow-cooked coconut milk curries, seafood curries, hoppers, string-hoppers, kottu roti, sambols, lamprais, and traditional chutneys, and train kitchen staff in preparing these dishes accurately.

• Assist in planning menus that feature authentic Sri Lankan specialties, seasonal variations, vegetarian and vegan options, local ingredient adaptations and full catering event menus that meet cost and quality requirements.

• Requisition and monitor kitchen supplies including Sri Lankan spices, curry leaves, pandan leaves, coconut products, rice varieties, tropical produce and seafood, ensuring proper inventory control, cost efficiency and consistent quality.

• Coordinate kitchen operations during catering events, banquets and regular service to ensure all Sri Lankan dishes are prepared, portioned, garnished and served consistently and on schedule.

• Monitor food quality, taste, freshness and presentation of Sri Lankan dishes and ensure that plating and flavour profiles meet the business standards and customer expectations.

• Assist in estimating food requirements, labour costs and portion sizes for Sri Lankan menus, and collaborate with kitchen management to meet budget and cost-of-goods targets.

• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, storage and health regulations, including proper handling of coconut milk dishes, seafood, rice, spice mixes and perishable tropical ingredients.

• Train kitchen staff in traditional Sri Lankan cooking methods including spice blending, curry preparation, hopper and string-hopper production, sambol preparation, rice and noodle techniques and authentic presentation styles.

• Work closely with service and catering teams to coordinate timing of Sri Lankan cuisine service for events, ensuring smooth execution and high customer satisfaction.

• Participate in the selection, maintenance and safe use of kitchen equipment used for Sri Lankan cooking such as hopper pans, steamers for string-hoppers, woks, clay pots and spice grinders.

• Support the executive chef in creating new Sri Lankan-inspired menu items, event packages, themed menus and promotional dishes to enhance market differentiation and customer appeal.

Prerequisites:

Education: Secondary school or equivalent.

Experience: 2 years to 3 years preferably in the Hospitality Industry.

Language: English

Hourly Rate: $ 36.00 to $ 38.00 per Hour for 30 to 40 Hours per week

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Terms of Employment: Fulltime and permanent

Benefits: 4 % Vacation Pay

How to Apply

Please send your resume at above mentioned location or Email at

cleesecateringrecruitment@outlook.com

Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 365 days.

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