Description The Biogeoscience Institute in the Office of VP Research is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Sous Chef for approximately 5 months. This is a temporary, seasonal position located at the Barrier Lake Field Station in Kananaskis. Spend your season cooking in one of Alberta''s most scenic mountain settings. The Sous Chef supports daily food preparation and dining services for groups of approximately 15 to 100 participants, delivering high-quality, buffet-style meals in a dynamic field-station environment. Working closely with the Executive Chef, this role plays a key part in the smooth operation of a busy, large-scale kitchen while fostering a collaborative and positive team culture. This position reports directly to the Field Research Manager, Biogeoscience Institute with day-to-day accountabilities to the Executive Chef of the Biogeoscience Institute (BGI). The Sous Chef assists with menu planning and daily buffet preparation, including cooking entres, preparing salads and baked goods, assembling bagged lunches, and supporting tray service. The role ensures that meals are prepared and served efficiently, safely, and on schedule. Cleanliness, organization, and food safety are central to the position, with responsibility for maintaining kitchen and dining areas, equipment, dishes, and storage spaces to a consistently high standard. In collaboration with the Executive Chef and BGI Program and Operations staff, the Sous Chef reviews upcoming group schedules and dietary requirements, including food allergies and special requests. The position supports ordering food and beverage supplies, receiving and inspecting deliveries for quality and accuracy, rotating stock, organizing storage areas, and maintaining communication with suppliers to ensure operational needs are met throughout the season, which runs from mid-April to early October. This role is suited to a Red Seal-certified chef who enjoys working alone, in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable supporting large groups. A valid Food Safety certification and reliable personal vehicle transportation are required. The position offers hands-on leadership experience, variety in daily work, and the opportunity to spend the season working in the Kananaskis region. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Current Regular, Sessional or Recurring Part-time (RPT) Support Staff applying on this Temporary position are strongly encouraged to review Article Job Opportunities of the University and AUPE Local 052 collective agreement . In advance of accepting a Temporary position, affected employees are required to seek written confirmation from their manager as to whether their Regular, Sessional or RPT position will be available to return to at the conclusion of the temporary assignment. Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to): Accountable for assisting with safe, efficient food production and the cleanliness of a busy kitchen and dining area. Assist and take initiative in meal planning, food preparation, and food ordering, and accommodate individuals with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies as required. Responsible for cleaning the kitchen and dining area. Must maintain excellent personal hygiene, attire, and grooming. Possess the ability to accept constructive criticism. Must be professional, dependable, punctual, able to work as a team, and manage own time and assignments. Manages own time effectively and ensures all necessary individuals are kept informed of activities and progress of work. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Chef. Qualifications / Requirements: Red seal and food safe certification are requirements. Experience and considerable knowledge of organization and procedures common to large-scale food preparation and services. Experience and knowledge of purchasing and procedures related to meats, fresh produce, dry stores, supplies, and equipment required for kitchen/dining operations. A minimum of 2 years of experience in food preparation, dining services, and supervision of kitchen employees in a buffet. Experience and knowledge of proper food storage, food value and nutrition, ethnic foods, and production with minimum wastage. Experience in supervision and instruction of kitchen/dining service staff. Ability to work autonomously and adapt to multiple competing priorities is expected. The incumbent must exhibit superior organizational and time-management skills as well as judgment, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills. Work under pressure, multitask, and meet multiple commitments and deadlines by demonstrating a strong ability to effectively prioritize. Successfully work in a team-oriented environment. Exercise judgment within established guidelines. Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled; however, applicants will be reviewed as they are received. We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Trades Job Family, Phase 1 . For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website. About the University of Calgary UCalgary is Canada''s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada''s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. 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Sous Chef