Job Description

Junior Sous Chef - Commissary Kitchen

Location:

Summerhill Market - Commissary Kitchen

Job Type:

Full-time |

Day Shift

About Summerhill Market

Summerhill Market is a boutique grocery store chain in Toronto, recognized for our scratch-made prepared foods and thoughtfully curated grocery offerings. At the heart of our culinary program is the Commissary Kitchen, where over 700 diverse food items are prepared from scratch each week--from Thai and Indian dishes to sushi, hot entrees, and fresh rolls.

We are currently seeking a

Junior Sous Chef

to support day-to-day production leadership at the Commissary. This is a

hands-on cooking position

ideal for someone with strong technical skills, multicultural culinary experience, and proven success leading large teams.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the

Sous Chef

, the Junior Sous Chef helps manage daily kitchen operations across several culinary stations. You'll actively lead and cook alongside a team of 20+ cooks and prep staff, supporting quality control, efficiency, and adherence to food safety standards. You'll also provide additional coverage across the Commissary as required, stepping in where needed to support our dynamic production needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production across Thai, Indian, Sushi, Hot Side, and Fresh Roll stations Cook alongside the team to ensure consistency, accuracy, and speed in every dish Train and coach team members on techniques, station protocols, and food safety Support prep coordination, inventory tracking, and production scheduling Monitor food quality, portioning, and plating according to established standards Uphold cleanliness, organization, and health & safety compliance at all times Assist the Sous Chef with administrative tasks such as scheduling, reporting, and staff support Provide flexible support across the Commissary as needed for special production runs or gaps

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional cooking experience

in a commercial kitchen

At least 3 years of leadership experience

managing teams of

20+ staff

Hands-on experience with global cuisines and large-batch production Strong knife skills, production accuracy, and attention to detail Valid Food Handler's Certification (required) Comfortable working in both hot and cold kitchen environments Strong communication skills with a collaborative leadership style Tech-savvy and adaptable to learning kitchen systems and production tools Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience Company-paid benefits after 6 months of full-time employment 2 weeks of paid vacation 30% employee discount at all Summerhill Market locations Provided uniform: chef coat, hair/beard net, PPE (black chef pants and slip-resistant shoes required) The opportunity to work with one of Toronto's most respected culinary production teams

Equity & Inclusion

Summerhill Market is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all team members. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking
Experience:

Cooking: 5 years (preferred) Kitchen Management: 3 years (preferred)
Location:

North York, ON M3A 1B7 (preferred)
Work Location: In person