Classification: Junior Sous Chef
Department: Hospitality
Reports to: Executive Sous Chef
We are now inviting enthusiastic, passionate individuals to join our event staff team and be part of the excitement during Canucks games, Warriors games, and concerts at Rogers Arena. We are opening new elevated premium clubs in our arena this year, and are looking for high-energy chefs who are driven to flex their culinary might and exceed our fans' expectations for these new clubs and offerings. We can’t wait to meet you!
POSITION SUMMARY:
As part of our Hospitality Culinary team, Junior Sous Chefs are responsible for ensuring an elevated and seamless preparation of food for our guests in our Sportsbar, exceeding their expectations at every opportunity. They will take ownership of a specific food station, while cooperating with fellow culinary colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient operation. This is a part-time, hourly, events-based position. A typical shift includes:
- Managing an assigned station in the kitchen
- Assisting Sous Chefs by providing support to culinary staff
- Working and training in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ensuring food and kitchen safety with a focus on food preparation standards
- Implementing and enforcing sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen
- Leading a team of Cooks
- Other duties as required
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays with various start times based on the kitchen needs
- Must be able to safely lift up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to stand during scheduled shift, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time
- Must have experience in a high-volume culinary kitchen
- Proven organizational skills
- Previous culinary supervisory experience is an asset
- Completion of Food Safe Certificate is an asset
- Non-Canadian residents must hold a valid work permit expiring no earlier than January 2026
Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.
This position will remain open until filled.