Chef

Compass Group Canada; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health resources

Career opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Chef for a temporary contract, based in Canada. The role directs kitchen operations, food production, and service, with accountability for menus, staffing, scheduling, and customer relationships.

You will oversee daily operations, manage costs, and may coordinate occasional catering events. Qualifications include post-secondary culinary education, 3 years of kitchen management experience, Excel/Word proficiency, and a Red Seal certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Three years of kitchen management experience, preferably in a University or College environment.
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends).
• Capable of performing administrative duties.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Red Seal Certificate and experience working in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services.
• Be accountable for menu planning, staffing, scheduling, client, and customer relationship building.
• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation and administration of feeding students and staff.
• Oversee all food, labour, and overhead costs.
• Be responsible for occasional catering events.
• Perform administrative duties that include completion of weekly purchase summaries, scheduling associates for events, inventory controls, and daily production meetings and records.
• Ensure strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.

Job description

This is a temporary contract role. The salary for this position is $49,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

The Chef will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As Our Chef, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services
• Be accountable for menu planning, staffing, scheduling, client, and customer relationship building
• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation and administration of feeding students and staff
• Oversee all food, labour, and overhead costs
• Be responsible for occasional catering events
• Perform administrative duties that include completion of weekly purchase summaries, scheduling associates for events, inventory controls, and daily production meetings and records
• Ensure strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations

Role

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 are the best fit:

• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
• Three years of kitchen management experience, preferably in a University or College environment
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends)
• Capable of performing administrative duties
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Red Seal Certificate and experience working in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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