Executive Chef

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Compass Group Full time

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow's leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that's why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today's students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Executive Chef, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

  • Ensure catering food execution is flawless.
  • Develop positive client relationships and ensure overall client satisfaction with service and menu options are achieved.
  • Demonstrate creativity with menus, knowledge of the newest trends/cutting-edge cooking while following Healthy Eating Guidelines.
  • Follow all H&S policies and regulations as well as HACCP.
  • Oversee staff in their stations and maintain cleanliness of all stations and kitchen areas.
  • Ensure strict compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Programs, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
  • Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace incident to the Food Service Director or designate.

Think you have what it takes to be the Executive Chef? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role.

  • Minimum five years of Chef experience with a strong catering background and three years of leadership experience.
  • You have great experience managing high-volume catering projects and the ability to prepare a large quantity of meals, daily, by yourself (when required).
  • Creative ability to apply current food trends and presentations to menus and food service operations.
  • Passionate about quality and customer service.
  • Very detail-oriented individual and a strong team player.
  • Good client relationship management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Flexible to work evenings and weekends (when required).
  • Able to travel within Canada.
  • You have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel locally between sites.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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