Cook 1 - Chef de Partie (ECC)

Explore Edmonton Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Fitness membership discounts

Annual Scholarship Program

Mentorship from award-winning chefs

Job summary

Explore Edmonton’s Edmonton Convention Centre is hiring a Chef De Partie to lead and mentor the culinary team, ensuring smooth daily kitchen operations and high-quality food preparation.

You will work under guidance from Red Seal and award-winning chefs, develop menus, and contribute to vibrant events and meetings throughout Edmonton. A competitive compensation package and strong benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen or banquet operations.
• Culinary or hospitality management degree is an asset.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and observe methods of preparation: feel, taste, smell, color, texture, garnishes.
• Develop, implement, and execute menus.
• Ensure mise en place is ready for the next day.
• Maintain organization, timeliness, and delivery of all food.
• Provide direction and assistance to the team of cooks.
• Act as a role model to department members.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Establish good working relationships with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree (asset)

Job description

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

About The Edmonton Convention Centre

Recognized as one of North America’s top five performing venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre is an iconic downtown meeting location that attracts and plays host to major events, meetings, concerts, galas, and conferences to our city. We elevate Edmonton as a conference and convention destination through our culinary excellence and by delivering outstanding guest experiences, while upholding the health and safety of our guests and employees. Built into the foundation of the Edmonton river valley, our venue is a community asset and a reflection of Edmonton, generating great economic impact and social benefits through a sustainable approach. Home to Canada’s largest building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system, our iconic multi-levelled atrium sloping down the river valley is now a landmark of sustainability. The Edmonton Convention Centre is a business segment of Explore Edmonton, Edmonton’s Destination Management, Marketing and Venue Management Organization.

About the Position

The Edmonton Convention Centre is seeking a Chef De Partieto join the team! As a CDP, you will lead and mentor members of the culinary team, ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Your passion for culinary excellence, leadership skills, and attention to detail will be vital to this role.

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits.
• Guidance from Red Seal and Award-winning chefs who will serve as your mentors.
• Opportunities to take the lead and mentor aspiring culinary talent.
• Exciting career growth prospects that sizzle.
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to our Annual Scholarship Program.
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees.

What You’ll do:

• Prepare food and observe the methods of preparation: feel, taste, smell, view colour, texture, and garnishments.
• Develop, implement, and execute menus.
• Ensure that the mise en place is ready for the next day according to demands.
• Maintain organization, timeliness, and delivery of all food that is prepared by the team.
• Provide direction and assistance to the team of cooks, ensuring full utilization of employee capabilities and skill sets.
• Act as a role model to department members.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Establish good working relationships with other departments.

What You bring:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen or banquet operational experience.
• A degree in culinary or hospitality management is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Being comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Superb verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed sense of taste and smell.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We stride to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.