Kitchen Production Chef, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Canada; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Production Chef to direct kitchen operations, oversee food production and service, and lead a team of cooks and associates in a fast-paced environment.

You will plan production, manage inventory and schedules, monitor portions and presentation, ensure hygiene compliance, and coordinate with events and catering as needed. This role requires strong leadership and a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary culinary education or related field.
• Red Seal certification preferred or equivalent.
• Food Safe Certification required or equivalent training.
• Ability to apply culinary trends to operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in high-volume food production and quick service environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services.
• Coordinate and prepare large volumes of meals daily across varied menus.
• Plan production, delegate tasks and manage kitchen staff.
• Ensure portions, presentation, and quality of commodities.
• Adhere to hygiene, sanitation and safety standards.
• Complete production sheets and inventory management as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Red Seal Certificate

Food Safe Certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

As a Production Chef, you will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation and services periods
• Be responsible for occasional catering events
• Ensure all health and safety policies are followed
• Perform administrative duties that include completion of weekly purchase summaries, scheduling associates for events, inventory
• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services
• Coordinate and prepare a large volume of meals daily following several different menus and concepts
• Ensure appropriate portions and presentation
• Plan production, delegate tasks and manage kitchen staff
• Control and recycle surplus production
• Assist with assessment of food requirements according to the menu and inventory, ordering the necessary commodities according to operational standards
• Complete production sheets and/or register
• Control the quality of commodities as soon as they arrive and rotate the stock
• Place orders
• Adhere to the budget
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation and safety standards
• Assist with service provision as needed

Qualifications:

• 3 years of foodservice or related management experience in high volume, food production environment
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
• Red Seal Certificate and experience working in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) preferred
• Food Safe Certification
• Advanced Food Safe or Red Seal certification is an asset
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of hygiene and occupational health and safety standards
• Customer service oriented and strong communication skills
• Capable of performing administrative duties
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends)

Position Requirements:

• Valid full driver's license with a clean record
• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Pass a Criminal Record Check
• Shift: 10hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days on/ 10 Days off

The hourly wage for this position is $26.00. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.