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Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE Worlds Most Admired Companies. The opportunities with us are endless. As the worlds largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates. Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe. Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage. A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. We have a Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. Working Title: Sous Chef Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: TBD Address: 44 Highland Ave. Wolfville NS B4P 2R6 New Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday, hours vary Start Date: ASAP Important Information: Previous relevant experience is required. Were part of a global foodservice and support services company thats the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees. Imagine creating a place where tomorrows leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. Job Summary As a Sous Chef, you will: Assist the Culinary Director in the unit, taking over the Culinary Directors duties in his/her absence. Assist the Culinary Director with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production. Prepare and supervise the culinary team in preparation of a wide variety of foods in addition to sharing food knowledge with the team. Be directly involved in menu planning and development, operation planning, expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels. Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability. Ensure good client relationships are maintained and that the client is satisfied with the service and menu options provided. Ensure strict compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations. Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace accident or incident to head office. Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment and other areas as appropriate. To be successful in this role, you will have: Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment. Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation. Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates. Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). Able to work flexible hours to accommodate business needs, may require evening and weekend availability. 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. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr