Chef Tournant

Halifax, NS Hospitality and Food Service Management Full-time - Permanent

**THE ORGANIZATION**:
At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

Designed to meet the needs of multiple events, Nova Scotia's Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a million-square-foot, mixed-use development that includes a hotel, office towers, and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history.

**THE POSITION**:
The Chef Tournant is a cook who has reached a certain level of responsibility in the kitchen, where they will lead a group of Commis with daily tasks. The Chef Tournant is expected to lead his/her team by example. The Chef Tournant should expect to be rotated into different areas with or without advance notice in regards to business demands and career development. Chef Tournant rotations are at the sole on discretion as per event business demands.

**THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Ensure all food is prepared fresh and is of the highest quality.
Strictly adheres to all recipes, methods and instructions from supervisor.
Maintain an organized and efficient flow of production, with regards to changes in forecasts and menus.
Ensure development of team members through on-going mentoring
Encourage team members for successful achievements and contributions.
Ensure proper rotation, storage temperatures, and proper storing procedures are observed.
Assist to ensure that all direct and indirect subordinates are fully aware of company standards concerning food production, food presentation, food handling, controlling procedures and sanitation and health program.
Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment.
Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim.
Guide the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working environment.
Should be able to set example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness.
Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.
Maintain a high standard of professionalism, personal hygiene, and grooming.
Carry out any other duties as required by management.

**THE PERKS AND BENEFITS**:
Uniforms and PPE provided as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus Health
Discounts
Free counselling services
Resources available for personal life needs
Health Plan available upon completion of probationary period
Participation in a Capital Accumulation Plan as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
13 paid holidays or holiday pay as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
Paid bereavement leave
Discounted transit bus pass through SmartTrip
Discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness

**THE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:
Red seal certification in Culinary Arts through a recognized interprovincial agency or international equivalence.
5+ years' experience in volume culinary production with competencies in fine dining.
Culinary leadership and experience for menus servicing upwards of 2000 event guests.
World Cuisine experience as well as menu development considered an asset.
Proven communication, organizational, time management, and advanced computer skills.
Must be available to work varying shifts, including evening, weekends, holidays and "on call" rotation as required.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs, in confidence, with the Recruiter when selected.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Events East

We manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic. Created as part of a government partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality, we work in collaboration with them to manage our business in a responsible and transparent manner.

We were established in 2014 through legislation to operate, maintain and manage the activities of the Halifax Convention Centre in a manner that will promote and develop economic development, tourism and industry in the Province generally, and the Municipal