Lead Production Chef: High-Volume Kitchen & Events

Compass Group Canada; Dubreuilville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Production Chef to direct kitchen operations, coordinate food production and oversee service periods. You will manage staff, production planning and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and adherence to health and safety standards while optimizing costs and ensuring excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3 years of foodservice or related management experience in high-volume operations.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Red Seal Certificate and Food Safe Certification preferred; Advanced Food Safe/Red Seal certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services.
• Coordinate and prepare a large volume of meals daily following multiple menus.
• Plan production, delegate tasks and manage kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with service provision as needed.
• Place orders and manage inventory.

Skills

Foodservice management

Leadership

Communication

Budget awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Red Seal Certificate

Food Safe Certification

Advanced Food Safe/Red Seal asset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Production Chef to direct kitchen operations, coordinate food production and oversee service periods. You will manage staff, production planning and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and adherence to health and safety standards while optimizing costs and ensuring excellent guest experiences.