Chef

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. is seeking a Chef to lead on-site culinary operations, participate in menu development, and oversee production and catering events.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of culinary experience, strong supervisory and communication skills, and ability to manage labour costs while maintaining HACCP and safety standards. Red Seal certification preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• Three years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to control food and labour costs.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and safety regulations.
• Experience with menu planning and catering/events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Red Seal culinary certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of food preparation, menu planning, and development.
• Help with catering and conference events on site.
• Assist in production, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising associates.
• Address and resolve employee relations issues.
• Ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with QA, Health and Safety, and WHMIS/HACCP standards.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Cost control

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Education

Red Seal certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Chef's, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Participate in all phases of food preparation, menu planning, and development.
• Help with all catering/conference events on site.
• Assist in production, hiring, employee training, staff scheduling, associate supervising, as well as addressing and resolving employee relation issues.
• Ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction.
• Be responsible for directly managing associates.
• Ensure the unit has strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
• Ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are followed in the food preparation process.

Think you have what it takes to be our Chef? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

• Three years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Sound knowledge of financial management including the ability to control food and labour costs.
• Creative ability to apply current trendy food items and presentations to food service operations.
• Catering and banquet experience.
• Hard-working, hands-on team player.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and feel comfortable learning new programs.
• The ability to work independently.
• You would be a preferred candidate if you have Red Seal culinary certification.