Sous Chef, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Great Place to Work award

Fortune Global 500 Company recognition

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Barrie, Ontario seeks a seasoned Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, ensure quality and safety, and mentor a team across a high-volume production environment.

You will oversee menus, training, and the execution of events while maintaining cost controls and top-notch presentation for customers and guests in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification is required.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills and ability to motivate and develop associates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards; meet deadlines from production orders.
• Supervise hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling and performance reviews.
• Store food in designated areas following all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils; keep workstations clean.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Explain daily menu items accurately to associates and customers.
• Monitor peak production and service hours.
• Track inventory and deliveries; inform supervisor when supplies are low.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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