Chef Relief, Seasonal Full Time

ESS Compass • Clearwater, SK

9h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Chef Relief, you will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating assigned kitchen, food production, and food-service associates. This role involves overseeing all aspects of food production and services, including menu planning, staffing, scheduling, and client/customer relationship building. You will be accountable for daily operations such as preparation, cooking, presentation, and administration of feeding students and staff, as well as managing food, labor, and overhead costs. The position also includes responsibility for occasional catering events and performing administrative duties like completing purchase summaries, scheduling associates, inventory control, and conducting daily production meetings.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
• Three years of kitchen management experience, preferably in a University or College environment
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends)
• Capable of performing administrative duties
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

• Red Seal Certificate
• Experience working in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services
• Be accountable for menu planning, staffing, scheduling, client, and customer relationship building
• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation and administration of feeding students and staff
• Oversee all food, labour, and overhead costs
• Be responsible for occasional catering events
• Perform administrative duties that include completion of weekly purchase summaries, scheduling associates for events, inventory controls, and daily production meetings and records
• Ensure strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree