Chef

Compass Group North America; Laval; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foodservice is seeking a dedicated Production Chef to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will coordinate meal preparation, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards while leading a team in a high-volume kitchen environment. This position not only offers the chance to showcase your culinary management skills but also to contribute to a mission that promotes healthy eating solutions for students and communities. If you have a passion for food and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in foodservice or related management.
• Solid knowledge of hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare large volumes of meals daily.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Plan production and manage kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Communication Skills in French

Education

Degree or Diploma in Culinary Management

Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

Job Summary

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

• Coordinate and prepare a large volume of meals daily following several different menus and concepts
• Ensure appropriate portions and presentation
• Plan production, delegate tasks and manage kitchen staff
• Control and recycle surplus production
• Assist with assessment of food requirements according to the menu and inventory, ordering the necessary commodities according to operational standards
• Complete production sheets and/or register
• Control the quality of commodities as soon as they arrive and rotate the stock
• Place orders
• Adhere to the budget
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation and safety standards
• Assist with service provision as needed

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

• Degree or diploma in culinary management
• 3 years of foodservice or related management experience in high volume, food production environment
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of hygiene and occupational health and safety standards
• Customer service oriented and strong communication skills in French

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.