Junior Regional Chef

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COMPASS GROUP CANADA

Cambridge

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

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Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and passionate Jr. Regional Chef to join our team and support our growing network of kitchens. This role is based in Ontario but requires frequent travel to other provinces to assist various locations with training, quality control, and operational support.

As our Junior Regional Chef, you will be responsible for the following:

Assist in the development and execution of company menus, recipes, and food quality standards.
Provide hands-on training to kitchen teams, ensuring consistency in food preparation, portioning, and presentation.
Conduct kitchen audits to ensure adherence to company standards, health and safety regulations, and food safety protocols.
Assist with new unit openings by overseeing kitchen setup, training teams, and ensuring a smooth launch.
Provide support during peak business periods, special events, and promotional activities.
Work closely with the Executive Chef and regional management team to identify operational improvements and implement best practices.
Assist in cost control measures by monitoring food waste, portion sizes, and inventory usage.
Support kitchen teams in sourcing high-quality ingredients and maintaining vendor relationships.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Culinary diploma or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a multi-unit or regional support role.
Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to different kitchen environments.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across provinces.
Strong understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen best practices.

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 PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.