Lead Cook & Kitchen Operations Leader

Compass Group Canada; Dugald; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Health & Safety

Mental health & wellness

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to lead cooks and food-service associates on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, ensuring high-quality food and consistent service. You will supervise, coordinate and evaluate staff, manage inventories, and apply standards for sanitation, portion control and food costs while maintaining a fast-paced, detail-oriented operation.

The role requires Red Seal Certification, post-secondary education in culinary and 3+ years in kitchen

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to lead cooks and food-service associates on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, ensuring high-quality food and consistent service. You will supervise, coordinate and evaluate staff, manage inventories, and apply standards for sanitation, portion control and food costs while maintaining a fast-paced, detail-oriented operation.

The role requires Red Seal Certification, post-secondary education in culinary and 3+ years in kitchen