Cook / Chef de Partie

Who we are:
For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It's a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

Your role:
The general purpose of the Chef de Partie (Cook) is to assist the Executive Chef and the rest of the GR Bistro team with the preparation of ingredients, menu planning, the strong execution of meals for staff and clients, and following proper food safe and sanitation practices to execute a daily lunch service for staff.

Your responsibilities:

• Execution of Menu:

• Assisting with the planning, preparation, execution and service of a daily breakfast and lunch menu for approximately 400 staff

• Follow preparation lists and daily maintenance checklists
• Assist with catering and events
• Provide appropriate presentation and service of finished product to staff and clients
• Planning and preparing working lunches for guests and other special office gatherings
• Provide appropriate presentation and service of finished product to staff

• Some afterhours catering required

• Sanitation:

• Follow food safety plans

• Demonstrate proper food safety and sanitation techniques
• Ensure proper cooling, storage and hot holding of food items
• Ensure general cleanliness and upkeep of the lounge and equipment

• Assist with dishwashing if needed

• Inventory:

• Put orders away in accordance with food safety plan and "first in first out"

• Maintain, organize and clean coolers and freezers

About you:

• 2 Year Culinary Arts Degree and/or 5 years of industry experience
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic with ability to maintain professionalism during high-volume service periods
• Team player who communicates effectively and collaborates well with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations
• Quick learner who is receptive to feedback and adapts easily when priorities change
• Performs well under pressure while maintaining quality standards during busy lunch rushes and tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple prep tasks and maintain clean, organized workstations

Working conditions:
Has the potential to be hazardous working with hot liquids and sharp objects. Must share space with general staff in a safe and responsible manner. Fast paced and high stress environment. Must meet deadlines daily. Potential for varying hours of work.

Physical requirements:
This is a physically demanding job: it will require you to lift heavy objects, stand on your feet for long periods of time, and walk up and down stairs to access storage and coolers.

Compensation:
Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia's pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background.

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, corporate bonuses, and an RRSP contribution matching program.

For Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team

British Columbia - Base salary range

$45,000—$55,000 CAD

What you can expect:
At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you'll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit