Chef de partie

Cleese Catering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleese Catering in Toronto is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to lead kitchen operations during events and regular service. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage a busy catering environment.

You will train cooks, prepare complete meals, manage supply requisitions, and ensure safety and quality in all dishes, including offerings for guests with allergies or dietary needs. This position is on site in Toronto, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cooks and kitchen staff.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced catering environment.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Catering firm

Ranks of chefs

• Chef de partie

Tasks

• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Food specialties

• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week