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Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS; Quebec; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A military support organization in Quebec seeks a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure quality food services for military personnel. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant culinary certifications, alongside experience in food service and team management. This role offers competitive health benefits and work-life balance options.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement planning

Learning and development opportunities

Member appreciation discounts

Qualifications

• Some years of experience in the food service sector, or in a related hospitality field, including supervisory experience.
• Experience in planning and supervising food preparation and delivery.
• Experience in menu planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise the kitchen operations in the mess.
• Enforce health, hygiene, safety, and security standards.
• Monitor and control kitchen equipment and inventory.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Inter-provincial Chef’s certificate

Food Handling Certification

Job description

Overview

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re a community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

As a Head Chef, you assist with providing an excellent customer experience in our military messes, golf and curling operations and marinas.

As a Head Chef you will plan, organize, and supervise the kitchen operations in the mess. You will enforce the health, hygiene, safety, and security standards and programs. You will ensure quality products and services are being provided while maintaining portion sizes and presentation standards. You will determine and arrange member’s food requirements for functions. You will order food and kitchen supplies. You will monitor and control the storage of the quantity, price, and kitchen inventory in the information software. You will monitor and control the use of kitchen equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma AND some years experience in the food service sector, or in a related hospitality field, including supervisory experience

A current Inter-provincial Chef’s certificate

Food Handling Certification, as required

Experience

In planning and supervising food preparation and delivery

In menu planning

In inventory and cost management

In preparing work schedules

In applying policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail and Internet browsing

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Skills and Abilities

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

French Essential

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid / unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
• Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting : https : / / cfmws.ca / Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of June 2th 2025 and end date of May 17th 2026.

CAF Messes : Offer expertise in management, operational and hospitality services as part of the team that oversees military messes throughout Canada and the world. The military mess is the centre of social life for serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, where customs, responsibilities and social standards are practiced. Messes are steeped in rich military heritage and tradition. The mess includes food as a central component of events and camaraderie. Personnel Support Program (PSP) Hospitality Services and management are pinnacle to their success.

START DATE : As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.