Head Chef

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

As a Head Chef, you assist with providing an excellent customer experience in our military messes, golf and curling operations and marinas.

As an Head Chef you will plan, organize, and supervise the kitchen operations in the mess. You will enforce the health, hygiene, safety, and security standards and programs. You will ensure quality products and services are being provided while maintaining portion sizes and presentation standards. You will determine and arrange member’s food requirements for functions. You will order food and kitchen supplies. You will monitor and control the storage of the quantity, price, and kitchen inventory in the information software. You will monitor and control the use of kitchen equipment.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma AND some years experience in the food service sector, or in a related hospitality field, including supervisory experience

A current Inter-provincial Chef’s certificate

Experience

In planning and supervising food preparation and delivery

In menu planning

In inventory and cost management

In preparing work schedules

In applying policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail and Internet browsing

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

French Essential

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

PSP: Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs. Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.

As soon as possible

TYPE OF POSITION
Full-time, temporary (1-year contract)

(Possibility of extension)

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.