Posted 28 days ago
Head Cook, Full Time
@ Chartwells Higher Education
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Overview
Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a full-time Head Cook to prepare meals to approved menus, lead kitchen staff through daily operations, and train new employees. The role also covers food safety compliance, inventory and cost control.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals to approved menus and standards
- Lead and coordinate kitchen staff during daily operations
- Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance
- Train and mentor new employees
- Assist with ordering, receiving and inventory
Requirements summary:
- Previous commercial kitchen experience
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Food Handler Certification required or willingness to obtain
- Strong food safety and sanitation knowledge
- Ability to lift, carry and stand for extended periods
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler Certification |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Chartwells Higher Education
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 213 |
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and quality standards.
- Lead and coordinate kitchen staff during daily operations.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
- Train and mentor new employees on kitchen procedures and company policies.
- Support scheduling and task delegation to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Respond to customer and client requests in a professional manner.
- Assist management with operational improvements and cost-control initiatives.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Food Handler Certification required (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
- Excellent communication and team-building skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods.
Required Skills
- Leadership and team coordination
- Food preparation and cooking expertise
- Inventory and cost control
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Customer service orientation
- Time management and organization
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for training and career advancement
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Employee recognition and development programs
Join our team and help deliver exceptional food service while leading and developing a strong kitchen team.
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