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Sous Chef, Full Time

@ Chartwells Higher Education

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Barrie, Ontario

Full-time4+ years experience
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Overview

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to cook and prepare food to production standards, supervise hourly food service staff, and manage inventory in a high-volume campus food operation. The role requires four years of culinary supervisory experience and FoodSafe Level 1 certification.

Responsibilities:

  • Cook and prepare food to approved recipes and production standards
  • Supervise hourly food service associates, including scheduling, payroll and training
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation and proper storage
  • Monitor inventory, deliveries, production and waste
  • Resolve customer complaints in a service-oriented manner

Requirements summary:

  • Four years of culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production environment
  • FoodSafe Level 1 Certification
  • Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
  • Strong banquet and catering background with high-volume production
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Tools & skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience4+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFoodSafe Level 1
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyCulinary arts, Food service

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Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensure all deadlines are met based on production orders.
  • Supervise hourly food service associates. This includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
  • Store food in designated areas following all corporate and provincial food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
  • Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
  • Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relay relevant information directly to supervisor.
  • Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain thee to associates and customers.
  • Keep up with peak production and service hours.
  • Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Track product production, consumption and waste. Inform supervisor when supplies or products are low.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Sous Chefs? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

  • Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
  • FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
  • Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
  • 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).

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