Sous Chef - Coastal BC (Hospitality)

Location: 3409 35 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 3E1, Canada. On-site facility role with a 20-days-on, 10-days-off rotation and 12-hour workdays; transportation is provided from a designated pickup point.

Salary: CAD 19–25 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a publicly listed North American facilities and food services company focused on managing built environments and serving local communities.

What you will do

• Manage daily kitchen operations when the Chef is off duty.
• Prepare, design, present, and serve high-quality rotational menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff productivity and compliance with health, safety, quality, and company procedures.
• Ensure food preparation follows FOODSAFE protocols and safety guidelines.
• Manage food and labour resources within budget.
• Track inventory bi-weekly and record daily spending and costs.

Requirements

• Journeyperson qualification or interprovincial Red Seal Certificate.
• SafeCheck advanced food safety or HACCP certification.
• At least 5 years of hospitality or food service experience, including at least 2 years as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants, or remote lodges.
• Cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, and Outlook.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence; drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment are required as conditions of employment.

Nice to have

• Extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe card implementation, and wage control.
• Effective leadership, communication, and listening skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Stable employment with a growing, diversity-focused organization.
• Work environment emphasizing safety, inclusion, recognition, camaraderie, and work-life balance.