Demi Chef de Partie — Prep, Plating & Kitchen Support

Petroglyph Development Group; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroglyph Development Group is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to execute menu item production under supervision, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety policies. You will support with mise en place, cooking, and presentation while maintaining a clean, organized workstation.

Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays is required. Minimum 1 year of culinary experience and a Food Safety Certification are expected; ability to clear a criminal record check is also

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Culinary education an asset.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Minimum 1 year of culinary experience.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Ability to successfully clear a criminal record check.
• Ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations through timely, effective and service oriented communication.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Chef de Partie with prep, cooking, and presentation of menu items; follows standardized recipes.
• Completes station mise en place as directed, ensuring ingredients, garnishes, and tools are prepared and organized.
• Assists with basic cooking tasks, including portioning, assembling dishes, and maintaining pace during service.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work areas, following all health and safety procedures.
• Receives stock and assists with labeling, dating, storing, and rotating products.
• Provides backup coverage for the station when the Chef de Partie is absent or during peak periods.
• Assists with month-end inventory by completing counts and reporting usage as directed.
• Attends culinary meetings as required.
• Liaises and communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with guests, ownership, and team members.
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, and other statutory regulations.
• Maintains a clean workspace.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Mise en place

Food safety

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma; Culinary education asset

Tools

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Petroglyph Development Group is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to execute menu item production under supervision, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety policies. You will support with mise en place, cooking, and presentation while maintaining a clean, organized workstation.

Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays is required. Minimum 1 year of culinary experience and a Food Safety Certification are expected; ability to clear a criminal record check is also