Sous Chef For Hockey Nights, Part Time

Compass Group North America; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading foodservices company in Kitchener is seeking a part-time Sous Chef. You will assist the Culinary Director in overseeing kitchen operations, menu planning, and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have significant culinary supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for food. The role requires flexibility in hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary Director in unit operations and take over duties as needed.
• Supervise culinary team in food preparation and menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary supervisory experience

Banquet and catering functions

Knowledge of food trends

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Overview

Working Title: Sous Chef For Hockey Nights, Part Time
Employment Status: Part-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour
Address: 400 EAST AVENUE Kitchener ON N2H 1Z6
New Hire Schedule: Every Friday (3pm to 10pm), Occasional Sunday and Tuesday (3pm to 10pm)

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company with a broad presence across Canada and beyond.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Why work with Levy Canada? Operating in over 200 locations across North America, Levy leverages creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and a true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences at arenas, convention centres, entertainment venues and more.

From suites and concessions, to high-profile events, we are passionate about delivering the most memorable food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Sous Chefs, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Assist the Culinary Director in the unit, taking over the Culinary Directors\' duties in his/her absence.
• Assist the Culinary Director with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production.
• Prepare and supervise the culinary team in preparation of a wide variety of foods in addition to sharing food knowledge with the team.
• Be directly involved in menu planning and development, operation planning, expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• Ensure good client relationships are maintained and that the client is satisfied with the service and menu options provided.
• Ensure strict compliance with Compass’ Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
• Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace accident or incident to head office.
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment and other areas as appropriate.

Think you have what it takes to be our Sous Chef? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Able to work flexible hours to accommodate business needs, may require evening and weekend availability.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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