Job description

Job Posting — Sous-Chef

Employer: Anil Usharavi Raveendran Pillai
Business Name: MealKraft
Location: 8865 63 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6E 0E9
Employment Type: Full-time
Wage: $38.00 per hour
Work Setting: Restaurant and catering firm
Work Arrangement: On site. All work must be completed at the physical location; remote work is not available.

About MealKraft

MealKraft is an Edmonton-based meal preparation company that makes healthy eating convenient through ready-to-heat meals. The company uses natural ingredients sourced from local and sustainable suppliers, handling preparation and cooking so customers can enjoy nutritious meals with minimal effort. MealKraft also emphasizes community support through charitable initiatives.

About the Position

We are seeking a dependable and organized Sous-Chef to support our restaurant and catering operations. The successful candidate will prepare complete meals and specialty dishes, supervise a kitchen team of 5 to 10 people, and train staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, food handling, and presentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimate the quantities and costs of food items and supplies.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and the use of new kitchen equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise specialist chefs, chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for daily service, banquets, and other events.
• Train staff in food preparation, cooking, and food handling.

Qualifications and Language Requirements

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• English language proficiency.
• Malayalam language skills are an asset.

Culinary Skills and Experience

Candidates should have experience preparing:

• South Indian cuisine.
• Canadian cuisine.
• Vegetarian dishes.
• International cuisine.
• Gluten-free dishes.

Experience should include working with:

• Cereals, grains, and pulses.
• Eggs and dairy products.
• Fish and seafood.
• Meat, poultry, and game.
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts, and mushrooms.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership and the ability to supervise 5 to 10 employees.
• Ability to instruct and train kitchen staff.
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Transportation

• Own transportation.
• Public transportation is available.

Benefits

• Bonus.
• Free parking available.

How to Apply

Please email your resume to mealkraftjobs@proton.me, with Sous-Chef Application in the subject line.

Employer: Anil Usharavi Raveendran Pillai
Business: MealKraft
Telephone: (780) 655-5641
Address: 8865 63 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6E 0E9
Email: mealkraftjobs@proton.me

Weekly Hours and Schedule: 60 hours bi-weekly
Start Date: 3rd November 2026
Application Deadline: 3rd January 2027