Executive Chef - Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Dugald; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work recognition

Health & Safety focus

Health benefits coverage

Career opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Manitoba is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to direct schedules, motivate cooks and food-service staff, and ensure high standards of food safety, quality and presentation. Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30-6pm.

The role requires Red Seal certification, post-secondary culinary education, and at least three years of kitchen management, with strong Excel/Word skills and supervisory abilities.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification required.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Three years of kitchen management experience.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, sanitation, and costs.
• Strong supervisory, communication and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop associates.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and associates.
• Ensure food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervise hourly kitchen staff, including scheduling, payroll, and training.
• Prepare high-quality items per recipes to meet schedules.
• Maintain presentation, quality, portion control and serving temps.
• Track food use and inventory; requisition or purchase products.
• Receive and inspect products for quality and quantity.
• Assist in selecting and developing recipes and menus.

Skills

Supervisory

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Creative menu development

Food safety

Communication

Detail-oriented

Excel & Word

Education

Red Seal Certification

Post-secondary culinary education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 9:30-6pm

Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
• Ensure all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Track food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receive and inspect product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Help select and develop recipes and menus.

Qualifications

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Chefs? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

• Red Seal Certification.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Three years of kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

What's in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world's largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that's one of our greatest strengths. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams - strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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