Chef De Cuisine

Compass Group North America; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global foodservice company in Metro Vancouver seeks a Chef De Cuisine to oversee culinary operations. The successful candidate will manage menu development, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and provide training for culinary programs. The ideal applicant has over five years of supervisory experience in fast-paced culinary environments, with strong communication skills and knowledge of food trends. This role is essential in delivering high-quality dining experiences across various settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality and controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the culinary production team focusing on quality and creativity.
• Coordinate menu development and advise on product quality.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary supervisory experience

Communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

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 a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Eurest Dining?

We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

Job Summary

The Chef De Cuisine oversees the culinary production team with a focus on quality, menu creativity and Health & Safety. With a 'Can-Do' attitude and 'Passion for Excellence,' the Chef De Cuisine provides oversight, standardization, menu compliance, training and customer relations and is dedicated to supporting the improvement and sustainability of the culinary program.

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

• Act as “keeper of menu” – coordinate development of menu cycles and recipes; advise on purchasing with a focus on product quality and avoiding product shortages.
• Conduct special events at all locations to raise the culinary profile of Eurest Dining that may include special tastings, food sampling,Chef’s tables or display cooking action stations; define presentation standards and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and support high profile catered functions.
• Review services to ensure all health and safety and food safety issues are addressed and resolved promptly.
• Provide in-unit training for culinary programs ensuring job specific and safety training of employees; conduct accident investigations and complete necessary documentation.
• Identify and implement leading edge back of house and front of house operational systems and procedures, including software and support technology, to ensure the professional delivery of food, service, guest satisfaction, cost control and HSE standards.
• Maintain excellent communications and relations with Client’s management and guests while ensuring their complete satisfaction.
• Maintain superior product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints; initiate corrective action.
• Inspect kitchen equipment and appliances for needed repairs or maintenance and immediately report deficiencies to maintenance.

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

• Minimum five years related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced multi-unit, high volume production-orientedenvironment with changing priorities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

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.