Chef de Partie, Full-time, SFU Discovery Cafe, Burnaby

Chartwells Higher Education; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Burnaby, BC is seeking an experienced Chef/Manager to direct and coordinate kitchen operations across food production and service. You will supervise cooks, ensure sanitation and service standards, and help develop menus while maintaining quality and portion control.

The role requires Red Seal Certification, post-secondary culinary education, and at least three years of kitchen management experience.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Three years of kitchen management experience.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation and cost controls.
• Strong supervisory, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff in food preparation and service.
• Ensure sanitation, safety and customer service standards.
• Schedule, payroll, training and performance reviews for hourly staff.
• Prepare high-quality items per recipes to meet schedules.
• Manage inventory, waste and requisition processes.
• Assist in recipe and menu development.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Red Seal Certification

Post-secondary education in culinary

Job description

Job Category: Culinary & Beverage

Requisition Number: CHEFD009622

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $25.19 CAD per hour

Locations

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67356-SFU-Fraser Internat | 67356 SFU Dining Services 8999 Nelson Way BURNABY, BC V5A 4B5, CAN

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.