Chef de Partie

Fresh Prep Foods Inc; Montreal; Sur place; CAD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fresh Prep Foods Inc. is seeking a seasoned kitchen lead to manage high-volume production in a CFIA-registered facility. You will oversee protein, sides, and sauces for Ready-to-Eat meals, ensuring recipes are followed with strict food-safety standards.

We value precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement as you guide cooks and kitchen staff toward consistent quality, efficient operation, and on-time order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary Diploma or Culinary Red Seal preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Food Safety Certification required.
• Demonstrates exceptional knife skills and strong attention to detail.
• Brings a solution-oriented mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities.
• Communicates effectively and adapts communication style to different audiences.
• Balances competing priorities, maintains efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Leads the preparation and execution of proteins, sides, sauces, and other components for Ready-to-Eat meals in a direct-to-consumer operation.
• Ensures all recipes and production processes are followed accurately while maintaining HACCP and CFIA food safety standards.
• Supports and guides cooks and kitchen associates to drive consistency, efficiency, and smooth day-to-day operations.
• Maintains full accountability for product quality, taste, presentation, and timely order fulfillment within a CFIA-registered facility.
• Monitors station organization, inventory utilization, waste reduction, and cleanliness throughout production.
• Operates and oversees kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including Rational combi ovens and sous-vide systems.
• Collaborates with Executive Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef to achieve daily production targets and uphold standards.

Connaissances

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Solution-oriented

Team collaboration

Formation

Culinary Diploma

Culinary Red Seal

Description du poste

Join Fresh Prep — a dynamic leader revolutionizing how Canadians experience food through sustainable meal kit delivery. As one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and a certified B Corporation, we're committed to making it easier for people to eat well and live better.

We're proud to be recognized as a workplace where innovation meets impact. Our accolades — including BC's Top Employers, placement on The Globe and Mail's Canada's Top Growing Companies list, and recognition as one of Deloitte's Best Managed Companies — reflect our commitment to excellence in both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food.

Who You Are

Maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism throughout all stages of the cooking process.

Brings strong experience in high-volume professional kitchen environments and executes recipes with consistency, precision, and efficiency.

Confidently leads a station independently while supporting overall kitchen operations and contributing to team success.

Applies knowledge of both traditional culinary methods and modern production techniques, including sous-vide cooking and Rational combi ovens, which are central to our production process.

Thrives in fast-paced environments and remains committed to delivering exceptional food quality and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

Leads the preparation and execution of proteins, sides, sauces, and other components for a variety of Ready-to-Eat meals within a direct-to-consumer meal delivery operation.

Ensures all recipes and production processes are followed accurately while maintaining HACCP and CFIA food safety standards.

Supports and guides cooks and kitchen associates to drive consistency, efficiency, and smooth day-to-day operations.

Maintains full accountability for product quality, taste, presentation, and timely order fulfillment within a CFIA-registered facility.

Monitors station organization, inventory utilization, waste reduction, and cleanliness throughout production.

Operates and oversees kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including Rational combi ovens and sous-vide systems.

Collaborates closely with the Executive Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef to achieve daily production targets and uphold operational standards.

What We Are Looking For

Culinary Diploma or Culinary Red Seal certification preferred.

Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Food Safety Certification required.

Demonstrates exceptional knife skills and strong attention to detail.

Brings a solution-oriented mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities and embracing continuous improvement and innovation.

Communicates effectively and adapts communication style to different audiences while conveying information clearly and concisely.

Balances competing priorities, maintains efficiency in a fast-paced environment, and consistently delivers results within established timelines.

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

At Fresh Prep, we work with a variety of ingredients, including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy. Whether you're in one of our corporate functions or within the production facility, you may be exposed to these ingredients. If you have concerns — especially around allergens or meat — please let us know during the hiring process.