Commissary Chef de Partie

**Sodexo Live is the Official Supplier of Food and Beverage Services to the Vancouver Convention Centre. **Nothing beats the power of being at a live event. That's why we're proud to announce the launch of Sodexo Live, our brand dedicated to the sports, events and hospitality industry. We concentrate all of our skills, insight, and experience into one brand that instinctively knows how to make the most of every moment. **Let's go Live together.**

We are currently recruiting for a **full-time COMMISSARY CHEF DE PARTIE**, reporting to the Executive Chef. Our culinary team proudly operates a “scratch” kitchen using only the finest and freshest ingredients.

The Commissary Chef de Partie performs as a leader in the Kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in food production and may assume the duties of the Sous Chef in their absence. General responsibilities:

- Support the Chefs in a fast-paced, quality production kitchen, ensuring the successful execution of large-scale production for a variety of banquet and convention events.
- Ensure our high-quality culinary offerings are produced to meet the demands of our two Cafes and mobile F&B Retail operations.
- Participate in coordinating the flow of work within the culinary department, such as preparation lists, assigning duties, training and supervision of employees, to maximize quality and efficiency.
- In collaboration with other culinary team members, prepare and coordinate orders to ensure they are prepared and cooked in a consistent and quality manner and meet event and Retail operations deadlines.
- Primarily responsible for preparing sauces, stocks, soups, dressings and butchery, following the specific recipes as directed by kitchen leaders.
- Utilize proper recipes to ensure consistent quality; presentation technique and quality standards.
- Liaise with managers within our operation as needed to ensure that all event and internal needs are met.
- Assist in implementing and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitary practices for food handling, safe equipment use, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and other areas.
- Contribute to the goal of 100% client and guest satisfaction through personal commitment to customer service and leading the culinary team by example.
- Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**:

- Formal Culinary training. Food Safe Certification.
- Demonstrated passion for high-quality culinary practices, with 3+ years of similar experience in a high-volume hotel or convention centre strongly preferred.
- Experience in large volume cooking for Banquet events in a Facility that holds multiple events is required.
- Must have strong leadership and decision-making skills, with a minimum of 2 years of Supervisory experience.
- Proven ability to motivate and direct employees to assigned activities.
- Strong focus on service excellence and a positive attitude that contributes to teamwork.
- Ability to adapt quickly to change, and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines in a high-volume capacity.
- Proficient written and spoken English communication skills to effectively interact with team members in a busy environment and for safety within the kitchen.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts across 7-day opening hours, including early mornings, days, evenings and weekends, sometimes before public transit.
- Computer proficiency specifically in Outlook, Word and Excel.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight (pots, pans, etc.) and carry several feet.
- Physically fit to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances in the large Facility, as well as perform repetitive motions.

**Great news **You will receive:

- 100% company paid health and dental benefits (after wait period).
- Competitive total compensation.
- Opportunities for skills development and career progression.
- Tuition reimbursement for professional and industry related development.
- A fresh, clean uniform provided with every shift.
- Employee meals provided
- Access to free on-site gym facilities provided.
- Sodexo Live is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other applicable Provincially protected status._

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location