Chef de Partie, Part-time & Full-time, SFU Dining Commons

Chartwells Higher Education; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Burnaby, BC is seeking a part-time Chef/culinary supervisor to direct and coordinate kitchen operations. You will supervise cooks, ensure sanitation and quality, and help develop menus while upholding high service standards.

Applicants should have Red Seal Certification, post-secondary culinary education, and at least three years of kitchen management experience. This position is on-site at SFU Dining Services.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Red Seal Certification required.
• Three years of kitchen management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff preparing and serving food.
• Ensure sanitation, food safety and customer service standards.
• Oversee hourly staff: interviews, schedules, payroll, training, reviews.
• Prepare high-quality dishes per recipes to meet production schedules.
• Maintain presentation, quality, portions and serving temperatures.
• Monitor usage, waste and inventory for requisition.
• Receive and inspect products to ensure quality and quantity.
• Assist in recipe and menu development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary culinary education

Red Seal Certification

Job description

Job Category: Culinary & Beverage

Requisition Number: CHEFD009128

• Posted : October 7, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $25.19 CAD per hour

Locations

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62351-SFU Dining Commons- | 62351
SFU Dining Services
8888 University Drive
BURNABY, BC V5A 1S6, CAN

Description

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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.