Sous Chef

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Globally we deliver over 320,000 authentic, world-class meals every day, these meals are dished up by our portfolio of brands - dnata, Alpha Flight Group, Alpha LSG and En Route. Working to stringent deadlines and exacting standards, we take pride in every smile our dishes evoke - a trait recognized by numerous airlines around the world. Over the years we have been awarded best caterer by a wide number of airlines and are driven by a desire to deliver for our customers, and their customers, every day. We are excited to be opening our 64th dedicated catering unit in Vancouver, Canada. Our Vancouver start-up is a unique opportunity to be part of a new team that will help us write the next chapter of our success story

Why join dnata?

  • Be part of a small start-up team, with great opportunity for growth
  • Be part of a global award winning group
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Cover
  • Additional co-contributions towards your retirement fund
  • Paid annual vacation
  • Free daily meal

The role

As a Sous Chef- Indian Cuisine, you will be a key member of the culinary team, assisting the Kitchen Head in overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes. This role requires creativity, strong culinary skills, and effective leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

  • Directly supervises the Kitchen Staff.
  • Support the Kitchen Head with customer/client food presentations as and when required.
  • Promotes professional work habits, encourages staff to act with integrity and recognizes this trait in others.
  • Consistently reviews processes within the production environment to ensure optimum productivity and efficiencies.
  • Develops menus for individual clients and recommends menu rotations.
  • Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which helps to assure consistently high quality.
  • Develops production schedules to cater to individual client needs within the required timelines.
  • Coordinates with operations department to ensure meals are prepared in the required times, ready for delivery to the client.
  • Seeks opportunities to increase food revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximizes departmental productivity without compromising our client's satisfaction.
  • Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
  • Maintains product consistency by conducting inspections of seasoning, portion, and appearance of food.
  • Manages employee performance through training, coaching, or corrective action as required.
  • Supports safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
  • Performs other duties as directed.

Work Hours / Schedule

  • This role involves shift work (days/afternoons/nights), weekends and holidays. Overtime maybe required based on operational and seasonal needs.
  • This role involves working in a cold environment
  • Be able to travel abroad twice a month. 

Qualifications/ skills/ experience / knowledge:

  • A culinary degree or cooking certification
  • Red Seal certification is an advantage
  • Be able to handle meat products; fish, beef, pork, poultry and other food products
  • Be able to travel abroad twice a month. 
  • Follow food specifications and menu guidelines
  • Good English skills: verbal, written and reading
  • Able to work in a cold environment
  • As a minimum, basic computer skills (MS office suite, Work, Excel & Outlook)
  • Airline catering, or large volume experience an asset

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