Chef

Groupe Compass Quebec ltée.; Sydney; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in Sydney, Canada, is seeking a Chef to direct kitchen operations and food production. The ideal candidate has post-secondary culinary education and three years of management experience, focusing on menu planning and client relationships. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Join a commitment to responsible food solutions.

Qualifications

• Three years of kitchen management experience, preferably in a University or College environment.
• Ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends).

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services.
• Accountable for menu planning, staffing, and client relationship building.
• Oversee all food, labour, and overhead costs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Red Seal Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

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Job Summary

Location: CBU

This is a contract role.

How You Will Make An Impact

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

As a Chef, You Will

• 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

About You

• 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

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.