Sous Chef, Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Barrie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Health Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in a fast-paced production environment. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food safety, control costs, and deliver high-quality meals for a diverse client base.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth within Canada's largest food and support services company.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Strong banquet and catering experience with high-volume production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills with ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervise hourly food service associates including scheduling, payroll, training and reviews.
• Store food in designated areas following all safety procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portions and temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils and clean work areas.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly manner.
• Explain daily menu items to associates and customers.
• Keep up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries; track production, consumption and waste.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary arts

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensure all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervise hourly food service associates. This includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Store food in designated areas following all corporate and provincial food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relay relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain thee to associates and customers.
• Keep up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Track product production, consumption and waste. Inform supervisor when supplies or products are low.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensure all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervise hourly food service associates. This includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Store food in designated areas following all corporate and provincial food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relay relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain thee to associates and customers.
• Keep up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Track product production, consumption and waste. Inform supervisor when supplies or products are low.

Qualifications

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Sous Chefs? 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.
• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• 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).

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

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.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.