Chef de Partie (Catering / Cold Kitchen)

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen kreativen Chef de Partie für die Cold Kitchen, der die kulinarische Entwicklung und Präsentation von Speisen leitet. In dieser spannenden Rolle arbeiten Sie in einem dynamischen Team und übernehmen Verantwortung für die Zubereitung und Präsentation von Speisen für Veranstaltungen und das Catering. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, Ihre kreativen Fähigkeiten zu entfalten und eine positive Kundenerfahrung zu gewährleisten. Diese Position bietet eine hervorragende Gelegenheit, Ihre kulinarischen Fähigkeiten in einem unterstützenden und vielfältigen Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Gastronomie mit Führungskompetenz.
• Erforderlich: Food Safe Certificate und WHIMIS Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Zubereitung von Speisen nach standardisierten Rezepten und Menüs.
• Führung und Anleitung von Junior Cooks im Küchenbetrieb.

Skills

Kreativität und Präsentationsfähigkeiten

Hochwertige kulinarische Fähigkeiten

Menü- und Rezeptentwicklung

Fähigkeit, in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld zu arbeiten

Führung und Mentoring

Multitasking und Priorisierung

Problemlösungskompetenz

Lebensmittelkostenkontrolle

Detailorientierung

Education

Red Seal Journeyman’s Cook Certificate

Culinary or Hospitality Program

Job description

Chef de Partie (Catering / Cold Kitchen)

Primary Purpose:The Cold Kitchen is a department within the central kitchen that involves catering and events, retail food programs and the Culinary Centre open kitchen market concept. The Chef de Partie (Garde Manger) plays a role in leading and supervising junior cooks and overseeing production ensuring efficiencies, outcomes and accountability in the day-to-day kitchen production and assists in the implementation of menu items, best kitchen practices, and contributes to the on-going learning and skills development of the kitchen team.

Nature of Work:This position reports directly to the Executive Sous Chef and the Executive Chef. This position plays a lead role in the kitchen working as a part of a team in a fast paced, high volume food production and kitchen environment providing support and assistance to the Sous Chefs and other team members. Schedule can change from week to week, is subject to change with business demands, and will include early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Prepare food according to standardized recipes, menus and specifications.
• Contributes to the culinary development and creative presentations of food and menu items.
• Provides regular communication and direction to junior cooks ensuring workflow, timeline and standards are met.
• On a daily basis, ensures a full scope of their kitchen department to proactively identify and solve challenges and make corrective actions.
• Production of hot and cold foods including high volume production, short order and interactive presentation cooking.
• Works in an open kitchen environment with customer interaction.
• Ensures knowledge of the menu items and allergens.
• Demonstrate professionalism and customer service ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Assist in the production and presentation of corporate catering and high-profile special events.
• Adhere to departmental standards, policies, procedures and safety requirements conducive to a safe working environment.
• Ensure the highest level of Food Safe Handling in approaching work tasks.
• Sanitation and maintenance of workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Follow department procedures and standards.
• Works collaboratively with other staff to ensure seamless customer service, which includes but is not limited to covering sick and vacation time.
• Treats all confidential information and materials in a confidential manner.
• Collaborates with others as required to complete assignments and support team efforts.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Red Seal Journeyman’s Cook Certificate required.
• Completion of a relevant culinary or hospitality program will be considered an asset.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Licenses:

• A Food Safe Certificate is required.
• WHIMIS Certificate is required.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of related culinary experience within a full service or multi-unit operation and minimum 2 years supervising and leading a team combined with a proven track record of maintaining high standards of productivity, efficiency and growth in the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
• Catering and event experience is required.
• Experience directing and supervising kitchen staff is essential.
• Experience participating in cooking demonstrations and competitions is an asset.

A combination of work experience and education may be considered.

Skills:

• Exceptional creativity and presentation skills
• Strong hands-on culinary skill and knowledge
• Menu and recipe development
• Ability to work for long period of time in a faced paced and physical kitchen environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Multitasking and prioritization
• Problem solving
• Adapt and scale recipes to production levels and various applications.
• Food costing
• Exceptional work ethic. Flexible, positive and energetic with the ability to work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability organize work, delegate duties, hold accountability and set priorities for self and others with changing business demands
• Ability to set and enforce standards of performance and adherence to workplace policies and practices.
• Perform medium to moderate lifting.
• Working independently and collaboratively as a team member.

A practical cooking demonstration will be required as part of the interview and selection process for candidates who are short listed.

Department: Culinary Services
Status: Term 24 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Schedule can vary from week to week, is subject to change with business demands. Shifts include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or stat holidays.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $20.38 - 23.75 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Ancillary Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 5/6/2025
Closing Date: 6/17/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.