Kitchen Manager lounge Services YUL

Swissport; Dorval; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Group benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Swissport in Dorval, Canada, is hiring for a kitchen roles focused on food preparation, portion control, and inventory management. The role demands strict adherence to meal specs, FIFO, hygiene, and teamwork in a fast-paced airport environment.

Applicants should have Culinary School (DEP) or equivalent, at least 3 years in a similar role, and bilingual French/English communication skills. Flexible shifts and a safety-focused mindset are required.

Qualifications

• Culinary School (DEP) or High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Airport/airline industry experience is an asset.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making experience.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent communication in French and English.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Computer literacy (Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Flexible to work on days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menu and portion standards and maintain quality and presentation.
• Control daily portions to prevent waste.
• Maintain inventory and records of food and supplies; upload/store deliveries.
• Follow FIFO procedures.
• Maintain sanitary and clean kitchen and storage areas; follow food safety guidelines.
• Monitor knife count and record knife inventory.
• Wear PPE and follow health and safety regulations.
• Work as a team and assist colleagues; take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Cover duties for colleagues during breaks.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Bilingual (French & English)

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Culinary School (DEP) or High School Diploma

Tools

Office Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for food preparation and presentation in accordance with menu specifications, portion standards, and food quality requirements. Maintain inventory, manage deliveries, follow FIFO procedures, and minimize food waste while ensuring proper stock control. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment by following food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards while supporting the team in daily operations.

Key Areas of Duties and Responsibility:

• Prepare food according to the menu and portion standards, ensure food quality is maintained, food presentation is always as per set standards and consistent and transfer food/beverage from/to different locations/lounges.
• To control daily food portions according to company standards to prevent & reduce waste.
• Maintain inventory stocking and records of food and supplies. Upload and store deliveries.
• Strictly follows FIFO - Frist In, First Out order.
• To maintain sanitary conditions and orderly kitchen. Always keep areas clean and dry.
• To maintain good hygiene when preparing foods and ensure that kitchen and storage areas are always cleaned and well maintained and follow food safety guidelines.
• To monitor Knife Count: All sharp objects and knives are to be counted and recorded on the knife record.
• To ensure that proper cleaning procedures are adhered to, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is always worn during the shift. Employees are expected to follow all health and safety regulations, enforced, and updated by the company.
• To work as a team and assist other colleagues with different responsibilities
• To take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• To undertake other jobs assigned by superior from time to time, such as cover duties for colleagues during their break time.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Culinary School (DEP), High School diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Passionate about customer service and must have minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in the airport/airline industry is an asset
• Leadership and people management skills
• A proven ability to problem solving and decision-making experience
• Planning and organizing skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in French and English
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Computer literate (Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Group benefits (Insurance, RRSP’s, etc.)
• Free parking

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

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