Title: Sous Chef
Working Title: Sous Chef
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: 25.00
Benefits: Available after probation
Requirements:
- 5+ years experience in a large catering, camp or restaurant setting
- Red Seal certification
- Police Record Check
Address: 139152 Grey County Rd 112, Meaford ON N4L 0A1
New Hire Schedule: 6am-3pm
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
The Executive Sous Chef oversees the culinary production team with a focus on quality, menu creativity and Health & Safety. With a 'Can-Do' attitude and 'Passion for Excellence,' the Executive Sous Chef provides oversight, standardization, menu compliance, training and customer relations and is dedicated to supporting the improvement and sustainability of the culinary program.
Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Executive Sous Chef, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Act as “keeper of menu” – coordinate development of menu cycles and recipes; advise on purchasing with a focus on product quality and avoiding product shortages.
- Conduct special events at all locations to raise the culinary profile of Eurest Dining that may include special tastings, food sampling, Chef’s tables or display cooking action stations; define presentation standards and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate and support high profile catered functions.
- Review services to ensure all health and safety and food safety issues are addressed and resolved promptly.
- Provide in-unit training for culinary programs ensuring job specific and safety training of employees; conduct accident investigations and complete necessary documentation.
- Identify and implement leading edge back of house and front of house operational systems and procedures, including software and support technology, to ensure the professional delivery of food, service, guest satisfaction, cost control and HSE standards.
- Maintain excellent communications and relations with Client’s management and guests while ensuring their complete satisfaction.
- Maintain superior product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints; initiate corrective action.
- Inspect kitchen equipment and appliances for needed repairs or maintenance and immediately report deficiencies to maintenance.
Think you have what it takes to be our Executive 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.
- Minimum five years related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced multi-unit, high volume production-oriented environment with changing priorities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
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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