Chef Manager Independent Living ( )

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services provider in Alberta is seeking a Chef to manage food production operations. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing culinary programs. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a Chef leadership role, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for food. This full-time position offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation & great employee benefits

Training and development programs

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Preferred Red Seal Certification.
• 5 years experience in a Chef leadership role.
• Knowledge in the understanding and preparation of a variety of cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food production operations.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Red Seal Certification

5 years experience in Chef leadership role

Knowledge in various cuisines

Organizational skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

University, College, or Private School experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

How Youll MakeanImpact :

• Manage daily operations of food production including menu planning purchasing / ordering inventory food preparation and cost management
• Manage financials for the food program including labour cost food cost inventory equipment and materials
• Supervise mentor and monitor kitchen team and evaluate performance to ensure a high level of productivity and the best use of team member capabilities
• Establish operating standards implement quality improvements
• Oversee catering functions and special events for internal and external clients / groups
• Establish and maintain business relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Promote and assist in the marketing of the food program to both internal and external audiences
• Constant analysis of the culinary program; identifying efficiencies and areas of opportunity within our culinary operations
• Meet and collaborate with client initiatives to progress agreed upon efforts and provide feedback
• Ensure compliance of all Company standards and Provincial / Federal Legislation
• Ensure compliance to all Food Safety Food System Management and HACCP Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

What Youll Need toSucceed :

• Red Seal Certification preferred
• 5 years experience in Chef leadership role
• Previous University College or Private School environment experience an asset
• Knowledge in the understanding and preparation of a variety of cuisines is an asset
• Knowledge of industry standards and Legislative Policies and Procedures
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced team-centric and safety driven environment
• Proven organizational skills and strong computer capabilities including Microsoft Office use
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with customers clients and staff at all levels
• Ability to work problem solve and provide solutions independently
• Experience in sustainable and plant-based menu preparation is an asset
• Genuine desire to provide customer service experiences beyond expectations
• A passion for food and for people
• Ability to pass both a standard background check and Vulnerable Sector Screening

Additional Information

What Sodexo Can Offer You :

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• 2021 Canadas Best Diversity Employer
• 2021 Canadas Greenest Employers
• 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company
• Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company Gold Level
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin race religion ethnic group age disability gender sexual preference sexual or gender identity status as a veteran or any other federal provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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