Production Chef, Full Time

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

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

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