JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 13, 2026
Sous-chef
Sodexo Live! at the Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver (BC)
Email employerJob details
- Location
- Vancouver (BC)
- Salary
- $33.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Cafeteria
- Bistro
- Café
- Bakery
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Estimate labour costs
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- 5-10 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
- Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Food specialties
- Cereals, grains and pulses
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Uniform
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program