CHEF MANAGER
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, 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!
Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.
Why work with ESS Support Services? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.
Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise, coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
- Ensure all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
- Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
- Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
- Track food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
- Receive and inspect product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
- Help select and develop recipes and menus.
Qualifications:
Think you have what it takes to be one of our 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:
- Red Seal Certification.
- Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
- Three years of kitchen management experience.
- 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.
- Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
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