Culinary Operations Lead: Menu, Staff & Catering

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Saskatchewan; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Chef Relief to direct kitchen and food-service teams, oversee menus, staffing, and daily operations for student and staff feeding programs. The role emphasizes cost control, safety, and high-quality presentations in a fast-paced university setting.

The candidate should have post-secondary culinary education, 3 years of kitchen management, and be proficient in Excel/Word; Red Seal is preferred. Local applicants encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies is required.
• Three years of kitchen management experience, preferably in a University or College environment.
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency; Red Seal Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services.
• Be accountable for menu planning, staffing, scheduling, client, and customer relationship building.
• Oversee daily operations including preparation, cooking, presentation and administration for feeding students and staff.
• Oversee all food, labour, and overhead costs.
• Coordinate occasional catering events.
• Complete weekly purchase summaries, schedule associates for events, and maintain inventory and daily production records.
• Ensure compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, OHS Act and WHMIS.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

Red Seal Certificate

QSR experience

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Chef Relief to direct kitchen and food-service teams, oversee menus, staffing, and daily operations for student and staff feeding programs. The role emphasizes cost control, safety, and high-quality presentations in a fast-paced university setting.

The candidate should have post-secondary culinary education, 3 years of kitchen management, and be proficient in Excel/Word; Red Seal is preferred. Local applicants encouraged to apply.