Date Posted:  Oct 2, 2025

Title:  Sous Chef


Description: 

Working Title: Sous Chef
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: $26,00 per hour

Benefits: Available after probationary waiting period

Requirements: 

  • Minimum of 3 years experience
  • Pass a Drug & Alcohol test
  • Clear a Criminal Record Check


Address: Alamos Island Gold District South, Goudreau Road Dubreuilville ON P0S1B0
New Hire Schedule: 12hr Days/ Rotation: 20 Days On/10 Days Off

Start Date: As soon as possible

 

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.

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.

 

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.


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