chef de partie

Cleese Catering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleese Catering in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Chef de Partie with strong leadership to oversee on-site kitchen operations for events and daily catering services.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a secondary school graduation or equivalent, and the ability to instruct cooks, manage food preparation, and ensure high-quality presentation for banquets and special occasions.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience required.
• On-site kitchen environment experience preferred.

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 regularly, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Secondary school graduate (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Catering firm

Ranks of chefs

• Chef de partie

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Leadership