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JOIN THE MOST INSANELY GREAT CULINARY TEAM IN WATERLOO!

Now seeking passionate, experienced full-time, permanent Chef de Parties to join our stellar Culinary team at Wildcraft Grill & Long Bar (located at 425 King St N, Waterloo, ON).

If you aspire to be a part of a truly great culinary atmosphere, working with a World Class team, Wildcraft is the place for you. If you are simply looking to collect a paycheque, this is not the job for you. If you aspire to develop incredible culinary skills and grow your career: Apply now!

Chef de Partie Responsibilities:

• Arrives to work on time, and in uniform to standard
• Understands & adheres to all safety, sanitation & administrative procedures
• Supervises on-shift Line Cooks, Prep Cooks & Dishwashers
• Provides clear & timely communication to all Team Members throughout shifts
• Completes daily & weekly maintenance duties
• Prepares assigned station for service including sanitizing surfaces & equipment, stocking fresh food product & utensils, ensures equipment is on and working properly & safely
• Cuts, slices, unwraps & prepares raw ingredients (e.g., fresh produce, meat cuts) for use in recipes
• Prepares dishes to specification & timing standards during service, adhering to allergies and requested modifications as ordered
• Inspects colour, consistency, firmness & temperature of food products to ensure food is cooked to specifications
• Uses industrial mixing, food preparation & cooking equipment to prepare made-from-scratch food
• Maintains clean station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards & preparation surfaces to ensure station remains sanitized throughout service
• Checks food temperatures in holding units to ensure food safe temperatures are maintained
• Restocks station as needed throughout shift to maintain station effectiveness for whole kitchen operational success
• At end of business day, ensures equipment is turned off, broken down & cleaned according to proper procedures
• Discards & tracks any food that is beyond its shelf life or specified for one-shift use
• Ensures unused food product is stored using proper labeling and FIFO procedures to secure freshness of product & to eliminate waste
• Cleans station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards & preparation surfaces to prepare for next shift
• Provides real-time training & feedback for both new and current Kitchen Team Members
• Assists with weekly food inventory procedures

Chef de Partie Qualifications:

• You have minimum 2 years of restaurant Line and/or Prep Cook experience (in a comparable full-service restaurant environment)
• You may have1 year experience Supervising staff in a comparable kitchen environment
• You have strong organization & time management skills
• You are passionate about food & culinary excellence
• You are driven, you take initiative & you never turn your head from a standard
• You know success comes from dedication & hard work, which you do not shy away from
• You thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment
• You are available to work days, nights, weekends & holidays in a full-time capacity (32+ hours per week)
• You are able to make a minimum one (1) year commitment to our team
• You may be interested in working towards your Red Seal
• You may have a Safe Food Handling Certification

Chef de Partie Earnings & Perks:

• $19.50 per hour + Tip Out (averages $3-7/hour – variable based on sales)
• Team Member Dining Discounts
• Health & Life Insurance Benefits available
• Comprehensive initial & ongoing training provided
• Career growth & ongoing development opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Team events
• Positive, supportive & inclusive team culture
• Working in a fast paced, fun environment with a great team of fellow service & management pros

We want to meet you: Apply now!

Wildcraft Grill & Long Bar is a concept of the Charcoal Group of Restaurants (an independent company of insane greatness & winner of Food Service Canada’s 2019 Independent Restauranteur of the Year Award). Learn more about Wildcraft and our rich hospitality history at wildcraft.ca & charcoalgroup.ca