Chef de Partie

Are you a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, loves leading a team, and takes pride in creating great food experiences? At Canada's National Ballet School, every meal helps fuel creativity, learning, and performance - and we’d love for you to be part of it

NBS is excited to invite applications for the full-time, permanent position of Chef de Partie to join our Food Services team. If you’re an organized, hands-on leader with strong culinary skills and a collaborative spirit, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About Us:

Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives. With 300+ employees, NBS supports programs ranging from professional ballet training to groundbreaking community and health initiatives. At NBS, we foster a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion, innovation, and continuous growth - and every team member plays an important role in supporting our vibrant community.

The Role:

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, the Chef de Partie helps bring our food services program to life by preparing and executing menus, including vegetarian options and specialized diets, for students, patrons of the Mona Campbell Square Café, and internal catered events. Whether it's fueling dancers between classes or supporting a special event, your work will have a direct impact every day This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll supervise kitchen operations during shifts, support team members, and help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen environment across student dining, café service, and catered functions - no two days are exactly alike.

The Chef de Partie plays an important role in keeping kitchen operations running smoothly by coordinating food preparation and service, supporting staff, monitoring food quality and portion standards, and helping ensure meals are delivered efficiently and on time in a clean and safe environment. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with extended periods of standing, repetitive tasks, and lifting supplies/equipment as needed. Flexibility may be required during busy school periods, including evenings, weekends, and occasional shift adjustments.

Staff are required to wear prescribed gear in accordance with hygiene and safety requirements (i.e., hair net/head covering, apron, oven mitts, gloves, etc.).

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Bring your creativity and culinary skills to a dynamic, community-focused kitchen
• Lead and support a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
• Help fuel the daily lives of dancers, students, staff, and guests
• Gain experience across café service, institutional dining, and event catering
• Be part of a workplace that values innovation, inclusion, and teamwork
• Opportunities to get involved in employee-led initiatives like our EDI and Social Committees

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Help lead kitchen operations during shifts by supervising and supporting the preparation of meals, snacks, café offerings, and catered events
• Prepare and present food with consistency and attention to quality, portion sizes, and specialized dietary needs
• Support the day-to-day flow of the kitchen by assigning tasks, monitoring production, and helping ensure efficient service
• Supervise and support kitchen assistants, cooks, and dishwashers while maintaining quality, safety, and sanitation standards
• Receive, inspect, organize, and properly store food deliveries and kitchen supplies
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment by following food handling and health & safety procedures
• Ensure students receive meals and snacks on time, including coordinating packed meals when needed
• Support cost-control efforts by monitoring food waste and maintaining portion standards
• Participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities
• Jump in wherever needed to support the team and contribute to the overall success of the Food Services Department
• Take on other duties as assigned - because great kitchens run on teamwork

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Journeyman Cook Certification with Red Seal or equivalent required
• Valid Food Handler Certificate require