Assistant, Chef

Desjardins Group; Lévis; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Desjardins Group, is seeking an Assistant Chef to assist the executive chef in the preparation of menus and ensuring health and safety standards are met. The role requires creativity in menu development, operational oversight, and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will hold a trade school diploma and have at least three years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on customer focus and decision quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Help create, prepare and present dishes for the executive dining room and lounges.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Plan long-term kitchen staffing and order supplies.

Skills

Decision quality

Customer Focus

Situational adaptability

Nimble learning

Education

Trade school diploma in a related field

Job description

The work mode arrangement for the position is full-time on site

As an assistant chef, you assist the executive chef. You help develop and prepare menus for the executive dining room and lounges in Lévis. The ability to tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential. You draw on your sound decision-making skills to oversee kitchen operations and ensure that health and safety standards are met. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Help create, prepare and present dishes for the executive dining room and lounges

• Help develop and update executive dining room and lounge services. Feature local flavours

• Help plan and order supplies. Oversee kitchen operations during meal preparation

• Identify operational issues in the kitchen and report them to the assistant maître d’hôtel

• Plan long-term kitchen staffing

• Ensure health and safety standards are met for equipment maintenance and other procédures

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Trade school diploma in a related field

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Property management and material resources (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-07-8