Chef De Partie, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Ottawa is seeking a skilled Chef to supervise and coordinate kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food and service while leading associates to meet standards. The role emphasizes menu execution, cost control, sanitation, and a fast-paced environment, requiring Red Seal certification, post-secondary culinary education, and several years of kitchen management experience.

You will develop recipes, oversee payroll and training, and maintain safety and quality in all

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification required and demonstrated knowledge of culinary trends.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and operations in a food-service setting.
• Strong focus on quality, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff, coordinating activities and scheduling.
• Ensure food handling, sanitation and service standards are met.
• Oversee payroll, training, and performance reviews for hourly associates.
• Prepare high-quality items per recipes to meet production schedules.
• Monitor waste and inventory to control costs.
• Assist in recipe selection and menu development.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Red Seal Certification

Post-secondary education in culinary

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.


• Ensure all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.


• Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.


• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.


• Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.


• Track food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.


• Receive and inspect product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.


• Help select and develop recipes and menus.

Qualifications:

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

• Red Seal Certification.


• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.


• Three years of kitchen management experience.


• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.


• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.


• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.