Chef de Partie

1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Wilder InstituteCalgary Zoo Full time

As our Chef de Partie, you will be eligible for our comprehensive group benefits plan which includes health, dental, and vision benefits as well as an annual Health Spending Account.


Our Mission | Take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places

Our Values | Effective collaboration and communication, honesty and integrity, customer focus, safety, and conservation

What you will do:

  • Create exceptional experience through high quality food and superior customer service
  • Adhere to policies and procedures regarding sanitation and sanitary food handling
  • Be a proven leader in training staff, developing recipes, and supporting a management team
  • Prepare food as required, following specifications on Event Orders
  • Ensure work areas is clean, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in accordance with company health regulations and safety regulation
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
  • Support other positions within the kitchen that are in need of help
  • Comply with the zoo's health and safety program
  • Perform additional duties as required

What you will bring:

  • 3 or more years experience in a culinary environment
  • Red Seal certification is an asset
  • Food Safety training is an strongly preferred
  • Class 5 Driver's License is required
  • Supervisory experience is an asset. Strong preference will be given to those with experience in mid to large sized operations
  • Previous experience with menu engineering and food cost controlling methods
  • Strong leadership and customer service skills
  • Ability to work with little supervision
  • Ability to operate golf carts and 1ton panel trucks
  • Ability to read and follow instructions as per catering function sheets
  • Previous experience requisitioning and ordering inventory
  • Excellent communication skills

Working Conditions:

  • Standing during entire shift
  • Able to work in a fastpaced environment
  • Exposure to hot & cold elements in kitchen
  • Periodic exposure outside the kitchen on Zoo grounds
  • Consistent exposure to flora and fauna on Zoo grounds
  • Flexible work schedule including morning, evenings, weekend, and holidays
  • Heavy lifting (up to 50lbs.), walking, and standing for long periods of time is required


The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions.

The organization follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is a no smoking environment including vaping.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation starting at $23.50/hour
  • Flexible benefits plan, including a health spending account
  • Competitive vacation and flex day entitlement
  • Employer matching RRSP program
  • Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
  • Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit program
  • A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals
Are you ready to join one of Canada's leaders in wildlife conservation?

If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.


The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which
everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

As a conservation organization, we
respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization's mission and vision.

We recognize the
value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.

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