Chef De Partie

Nootka Marine Adventures; Tahsis; On-site; CAD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Meals provided

West Coast adventures

Professional growth

Job summary

Nootka Marine Adventures is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Resort Chef at Moutcha Bay Resort. You will prepare menu items, manage mise en place, and help run a clean, safe kitchen during the operating season on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast.

We value accuracy, speed, teamwork, and strong sanitation practices. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have at least two years of kitchen experience along with Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS certification.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years restaurant kitchen experience.
• Ability to work with accuracy and speed under high pressure.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Food Safe Level 1.
• WHMIS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items quickly and efficiently following standard recipes.
• Set up and stock stations with required supplies.
• Prepare ingredients for service and future use.
• Follow instructions from the Resort Chef and supervise Line Cooks and Prep Cooks.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen (sanitation, cleaning).
• Apply FIFO methods and label/store food items correctly.
• Maintain high standards in food quality, presentation, and sanitation (VIHA).
• Help reduce waste and meet food cost targets.
• Communicate anticipated issues to supervisors.
• Uphold professional conduct, uniform standards, and duties before ending shift.

Skills

Legally entitled to work in Canada

High school diploma

Kitchen experience

Accuracy under pressure

Organizational skills

Food Safe Level 1

WHMIS certification

Education

Culinary Science degree or related certification

OFA1 (Occupational First Aid Level 1)

Job description

Chef de Partie

Location: Moutcha Bay Resort
Season End: Mid September

Wage Range: $24/hour

Where Work Meets the Wild West Coast

At Nootka Marine Adventures,we take pride in providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences forour guests. We operate three premierresorts on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast: Moutcha Bay Resort, NootkaSound Resort, and Newton Cove Resort

We are dedicatedto preserving the timeless art of sport fishing while nurturing the nextgeneration of anglers. Our mission is to provide an unparalleled luxury fishingexperience that not only immerses our guests in the natural beauty of oursurroundings but also instills a deep appreciation for fishing and theenvironment.

About the Role

The Chef de Partie supports the Resort Chef by preparing menuitems, maintaining high culinary and sanitation standards, and ensuring smoothkitchen operations. The role includes managing mise en place, assisting withstaff food programs, anticipating service needs, and helping maintain a clean,safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items quickly andefficiently following standard recipes.
• Set up and stock stations with requiredsupplies.
• Prepare ingredients for service andfuture use.
• Follow instructions from the Resort Chefand assist with supervising Line Cooks and Prep Cooks.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout thekitchen (cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping, dishwashing).
• Apply FIFO methods and properly label,date, and store food items.
• Maintain high standards in food quality,presentation, and sanitation (VIHA compliance).
• Help reduce waste and meet food costtargets.
• Communicate anticipated issues tosupervisors.
• Uphold professional conduct, uniformstandards, and complete all duties before ending each shift.

Qualifications

Required

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years restaurant kitchen experience
• Ability to work with accuracy and speed under highpressure
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Food Safe Level 1
• WHMIS certification

Preferred

• Culinary Science degree or related certification
• OFA1 (Occupational First Aid Level 1)

What We Expect From You

Every employee plays a keyrole in creating a professional, welcoming, and solution-focused environmentfor our guests. Working with us is an opportunity to be part of a respectful,hard-working, and supportive community in one of the most stunning locationsand renowned fishing grounds in British Columbia.

We believe in teamwork, so you mayoccasionally be asked to support another resort or department, giving you theopportunity to grow, share your strengths, and contribute to our collectivesuccess.

• Work well with others. You value teamwork and contribute to apositive, respectful workplace.
• Follow direction and take initiative. You can listen, learn,and deliver your best every day.
• Solve problems calmly and effectively. You focus on finding solutions.
• Show professionalism and pride. You arrive fitfor duty, on time, and ready to represent Nootka Marine Adventures withingrity.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Comfortable staff accommodation and meals duringthe operating season.
• A positive, safe, and respectful work environment whereteamwork and communication come first.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth withsupportive leaders and mentors.
• Access to authentic west coast adventures, from fishing andkayaking to exploring breathtaking wilderness.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture rooted inrespect, professionalism, and fun.

We welcome all qualified applicants as we are anequal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and strives to create aninclusive environment for all employees.