Catering and Kitchen Lead (8 month contract)

Job Category : Service & Hospitality

Requisition Number : CATER

- Posted : September 28, 2026
- Full-Time
- On-site
- Rate : $23.73 CAD per hour

Locations

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Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Supervise, coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
- Ensure all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
- Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
- Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
- Track food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.




- Receive and inspect product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
- Help select and develop recipes and menus.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our 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:

- Red Seal Certification.
- Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
- Three years of kitchen management experience.
- 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.
- Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Able to work in a quick-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.

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📌 Catering and Kitchen Lead (8 month contract) (Hamilton)
🏢 Chartwells Higher Education
📍 Hamilton