Job Description:
**SOUS CHEF - Full-Time Position**
**Job Description:**
El Pueblito is an authentic Mexican restaurant in Bracebridge, Ontario, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate **Sous Chef** to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position, and we are seeking a dedicated professional with a love for Mexican cuisine and a strong ability to lead a kitchen team.
As a Sous Chef, you will be a key player in our kitchen, assisting the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management.
**Key Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Assist the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities.
* Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff, ensuring all procedures are followed and standards are met.
* Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes, specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine.
* Help to create new menu items and specials, contributing to the restaurant's culinary creativity.
* Manage kitchen inventory and ordering, ensuring a steady supply of fresh ingredients.
* Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation.
* Train new kitchen staff in preparation, cooking, and handling of food.
* Work in a fast-paced environment, often under pressure, and support a positive team atmosphere.
**Qualifications and Requirements:**
* **A minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience** as a cook in a commercial kitchen is mandatory, with previous experience in a leadership or sous chef role considered a strong asset.
* Proven knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety regulations, and inventory management.
* Experience with Mexican cuisine is a significant advantage.
* Strong communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
**Position Details:**
* **Employer:** El Pueblito
* **Business Address:** (Insert full business address here)
* **Location of Work:** Bracebridge, Ontario
* **Terms of Employment:** Full-time
* **Salary:** $25.00 Per Hour
* **Expected Hours:** 35 to 40 hours per week.
**How to Apply:**
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to **
elpueblitobracebridge@hotmail.com**. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Please note:** This position is open to all qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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