Executive Chef, Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Wawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 44hr/Week

Benefits available after 3 months

Travel & Accommodations provided

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to lead food preparation and ensure quality in a high-volume setting. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with multiple departments, and strict adherence to safety standards. Remote camp or restaurant experience is valued.

The Executive Chef will oversee mise en place, cooking operations, and food storage while maintaining compliance with corporate guidelines. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification and advanced food safety training required.
• Proven experience as Executive Chef in restaurants or remote camps.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with accuracy and speed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high volume production.
• Maintain health and safety by cleaning equipment according to policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with other operational departments.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Cooking methods

Quality control

Education

Red Seal Certificate

Advanced Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

The Executive Chef prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef at a restaurant, banquet or remote camp
• 4 years experience working in commercial and bulk catering preferred
• Red Seal Certificate required.
• Adv Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry's best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Position Requirements

• Shift: 12hr/Day
• Rotation: 14 Days On/14 Days Off
• Local applicants preferred

Perks

• Overtime after 44hr/Week
• Benefits available after 3 months
• Travel & Accommodations provided

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 believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers.

We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.