**Sous Chef

- Japanese Chinese**

At Food World Supermarket , our multi-cuisine concept brings the world’s best tastes together under one roof. Quality ingredients, expert chefs, and diverse menus combine to create a vibrant and welcoming food destination. Our mission is to be a trusted choice for our community by delivering a true taste of home through multi-ethnic international delights.

Food World Supermarket is seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef specializing in Japanese cuisine to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume retail food environment.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development & Promotions

- Assist in developing and updating Japanese menu offerings, including sushi, ramen, donburi, bento boxes, and hot dishes.
- Create promotional packages, combo meals, seasonal specials, and value meal sets to drive sales.
- Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and plating guidelines to ensure consistency and cost control.
- Monitor customer trends and recommend innovative items to enhance menu appeal

Food Preparation & Production

- Prepare authentic Japanese dishes such as sushi, sashimi, rolls, ramen, tempura, donburi, and Japanese-style salads.
- Maintain consistency in taste, portion sizes, and presentation.
- Prepare sauces, broths, marinades, and condiments from scratch.
- Oversee mise en place and batch cooking for ready-to-eat and grab-and-go counters.
- Ensure freshness, quality, and proper display of all food items.

Kitchen Operations

- Assist the Head Chef in supervising back-of-house operations.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
- Control food costs and minimize waste.




- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of ingredients.
- Maintain cleanliness and compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Team Leadership & Training

- Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff on Japanese cooking techniques and presentation standards.
- Coordinate workflow during peak service hours.
- Support scheduling, delegation, and staff performance management.
- Foster a team-oriented and productive kitchen environment.

Quality & Customer Experience

- Ensure food counters are visually appealing, well-stocked, and inviting.
- Maintain high standards of taste, quality, and presentation.
- Uphold the supermarket’s brand image through exceptional Japanese cuisine offerings.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Cook specializing in Japanese cuisine.
- Strong knowledge of sushi preparation, Japanese sauces, broths, and cooking techniques.
- Experience in high-volume or retail food production preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Culinary diploma or certification is an asset.

Key Competencies

- Expertise in Japanese flavor profiles and cooking techniques
- Leadership and team coordination
- Time management and multitasking
- Quality control and consistency
- Cost management awareness
- Why Join Food World Supermarket?
- One of the largest grocery retail operations (176,000 sq. ft.)
- Career advancement within a dynamic retail organization
- Make a real impact in delivering quality food and service to the community

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📌 Sous Chef- Japanese Cuisine (Mississauga)
🏢 Food World Supermarket
📍 Mississauga