*Courtesy Post* Executive Red Seal Chef (Main Kitchen)- Brown's (FT and PT)

Canadian Base Operators Inc.; Meaford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Meaford, Ontario is seeking an Executive Red Seal Chef to lead a culinary team in support of Canadian Army training. The ideal candidate has extensive supervisory kitchen experience and Red Seal certification. Responsibilities include menu development, ensuring food safety, and providing leadership. This role offers competitive wages and benefits, including health care and signing bonus.

Benefits

Signing bonus

Overtime pay

Extended health care

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in a supervisory role in a kitchen preferred.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• General physical wellness, able to stand, lift, and move.

Responsibilities

• Develop cyclical menus and recipes for meals.
• Lead culinary team and maintain high standards.
• Ensure food safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Leadership of culinary team

Strong customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Large volume cooking experience

Education

Red Seal certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

• THIS IS A COURTESY POST FOR BROWN'S***
  
  

Canada Catering Co. Limited.

Canada Catering Co Ltd, a company under the Brown’s umbrella, proudly provides food service to various locations.

Brown’s is a true Canadian business success story that was founded in Kingston, ON by James Brown Sr., as a dairy operation in the late 1920’s. Today, Brown’s is a comprehensive Dining Service Provider with a successful track record in Dining Operations, Residential Dining, Catering and Special Events, Educational, Retirement and Recreational Facilities. Our market extends across Canada

About This Career Opportunity

Canadian Base Operators’ Meaford team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. Canadian Base Operators and our subcontractors have a proud history of providing services to and supporting our Canadian Armed Forces for over 25 years at various locations across Canada. This opportunity as an Executive Red Seal Chef is with one of our subcontractors and plays a vital role in supporting the training of Canadian Army Personnel. If you are proud of the soldiers that make personal sacrifices to serve their country and would like to be a key part of supporting these soldiers individual training; this position is for you.

Job Duties

Wage shown is based on experience.

Follows cyclical menus and recipes

• Provides leadership of culinary team, reinforcing high standards of excellence, and leading by example.
• Responsible for cyclical menu development (3 meals per day / 7 days per week) including recipes and special event menus.
• Works with the Food Service Manager in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the dining budget and assists with labour budgeting to ensure staffing levels are met
• Ensures procedures for safe food storage, handling and preparation as outlined by Health and Safety Food regulations and procedures as set forth by the Company are followed
• Completes purchase orders and requests for delivery from approved suppliers as outlined in company Policies; checks accuracy of quantity and the quality of incoming orders, records invoices and ensures credits on products are received
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and ensures that stock is organized and rotated regularly
• Creates and/or provides checklists to schedule and promote regular workplace cleaning routines; maintain regular cleaning and preventative maintenance of all equipment
• Provides additional product information and training; positions staff to ensure effective and efficient customer assistance and product delivery
  
  

Qualifications / Skills / Attributes

• Must have Red Seal certification as Chef (must provide copy when applying).
• 10 years experience in a supervisory role in a kitchen (preferred).
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Large volume cooking experience required (200 – 1000 people)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• General physical wellness, and ability to stand, lift, move, etc.
  
  

Pay Details

• $32.00 - $35.00 per Hour.
• Overtime pay available.
• Signing bonus.
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.
• Weekends as needed.
• Expected 40hrs per week.
  
  

Benefits

• Extended health care – Including: Medical, Hospital semi-private to a maximum of $3k per calendar year, Drugs, Paramedical Practitioners, Hearing and Health Care Spending Account $18k per calendar year
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
  
  

Experience

• Cooking: 10 years (preferred).
  
  

Licence/Certification

• Red Seal (required).
• Hold or achieve Food Safety Certification/Safe Food Handlers Certificate.
• Hold or be able to achieve and maintain a Government of Canada Security Clearance to a minimum status of Reliability.
  
  

Work Location: 4th Canadian Division Training Centre – Meaford, ON