Junior Sous Chef / Sous Chef
Location: Olly Fresco's – Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Early Day Shifts Only
Pay: Starting at $21.50/hour, with potential up to $24.50/hour based on experience and position level
About Us
Olly Fresco's is a dynamic, fast-paced food service operation focused on providing fresh, high-quality meals to our customers. Our Royal Bank Plaza location also supports food production and distribution to other locations.
As our operation continues to grow, we are looking to add a new Junior Sous Chef / Sous Chef position to our culinary team. This is a newly created role, not a replacement for an existing vacancy, and we are focused on finding the right person who can grow with our team.
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary professional looking for a change of pace and better work-life balance while continuing to grow their career.
Unlike many traditional restaurant kitchen positions, this role offers:
- Monday to Friday early day shifts only
- No evenings
- No weekends
- No regular overtime
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Evenings and weekends free for family, hobbies and other interests
- Opportunity to take on greater responsibility and develop leadership skills
- Potential apprenticeship and mentorship opportunity working alongside a Red Seal Chef with over 20 years of industry experience
For the Junior Sous Chef level, we especially welcome experienced Line Cooks or other rising culinary talent who are ready to take the next step in their cooking career, develop leadership skills and take on more responsibility.
More experienced candidates may be considered directly for the Sous Chef level.
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate, organized and dependable Junior Sous Chef / Sous Chef to join our culinary team and help drive executional excellence throughout our kitchen.
The successful candidate will combine hands-on culinary skills with organization, leadership and problem-solving abilities. Depending on experience, the position will involve supporting or leading daily kitchen operations, food production, menu execution and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and management of weekly menus in alignment with brand standards
- Coordinate and ensure the distribution of daily hot food production to other locations
- Ensure culinary production aligns with Olly Fresco's Executional Framework
- Maintain high culinary standards and proper techniques for food production, presentation and service
- Support, lead and develop members of the culinary team to ensure quality and consistency
- Coach and mentor employees while establishing clear expectations and best practices
- Maintain the integrity of the standard Olly Fresco's food offering while ensuring food quality and safety
- Support Operational Excellence fundamentals, including waste management, recipe and menu compliance, and labour efficiency
- Ensure proper operation and routine care of kitchen equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment
- Follow all company policies, food safety requirements, health and safety regulations, and applicable labour guidelines
Qualifications
- Previous professional culinary experience required
- Strong Line Cooks looking to advance into their first Junior Sous Chef position are encouraged to apply
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is an asset for Junior Sous Chef candidates and preferred for Sous Chef candidates
- Culinary education or equivalent hands-on industry experience
- Strong understanding of culinary techniques, food safety and kitchen operations
- Strong organizational, multitasking and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Experience with catering or high-volume food production is an asset
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn and grow
- Ability to lead by example and contribute to a positive and productive kitchen environment
Compensation
Starting at $21.50/hour, with the potential to earn up to $24.50/hour, depending on culinary experience, leadership experience and whether the successful candidate is hired at the Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef level.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their culinary experience and why they are interested in taking the next step in their career.
Applications may also be submitted in person at:
Olly Fresco's – Royal Bank Plaza
Toronto, Ontario
We are building our team for the future and are focused on finding the right fit for this newly created position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.50-$24.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
