Job description Catering Chef

Diversity Food Services is seeking dynamic, motivated, and highly skilled Catering Chef to join our award-winning culinary team for our Spruce Catering Department. Diversity is a social enterprise that manages the food services for the University of Winnipeg and has values rooted in local procurement, environmental stewardship and employing staff facing barriers. The Catering Chef will be responsible for the daily operation and logistics of our catering department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of high quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner; they must be prepared to work in a fast paced, high pressure work workplace, while maintaining an organized environment that allows for duties to be performed in a quick and efficient manner. The Catering Chef will be responsible for the daily management of a team of 4 - 12 employees and works closely with the Culinary Director, Executive Chef and the General Catering Manager to ensure operational success. The successful candidate will be experienced working and supervising in other kitchens. In addition to the day-to-day management the Catering Chef is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory counts, prep lists, ordering ingredients and supplies, along with training and developing the cooks they manage.

Job Summary:The Catering Chef will be overseeing daily catering operations within a high-volume campus food service setting while also leading catering functions on offsite locations. Diversity is a social enterprise that manages the food services for the University of Winnipeg and has values rooted in local procurement, environmental stewardship and employing staff facing barriers. This position ensures the quality, consistency, and efficiency of meal preparation, enforcers food safety standards, and provides leadership to kitchen staff. The Catering Chef works closely with the Culinary Director,



Executive Chef and General Catering Manager to oversee daily operational catering needs, develop menus, and coordinate kitchen needs in relation to catering events on and offsite. Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in managing all aspects of food production on the U of W campus and offsite locations; including preparation, cooking, and presentation for both campus catering and offsite catering services.

- Assist in training and mentoring kitchen staff, providing direction, training, and support to ensure high-quality food preparation and service.

- Enforce and maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

- Assist the Culinary Director in menu planning, seasonal menu updates, and dietary accommodations. Train and follow up with staff through yearly menu changes, special event food preparations. Provide compassionate and accountable leadership to kitchen staff.

- Monitor food inventory, conduct ordering, and control waste through proper storage and portion control.

- Ensure efficient kitchen operations by coordinating workflows, managing prep schedules, and optimizing staff assignments.

- Ensure schedules are reflecting workflow and needs for campus and offsite catering alongside General Catering Manager and Executive Chef. Use costed schedule to ensure labour goals are being met.

- Oversee daily logistics, ensuring proper execution of service from setup to breakdown. This includes writing prep lists, product procurement, invoice review’s, and delegating event prep in an efficient manner.

- Maintain a positive and collaborative kitchen environment,



fostering teamwork and professional growth.

Job Type: Full-time - in person on location

Salary: $48,000 - $51,500 per year plus gratuities

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Diversity Foods operates 7 days a week. This role requires full time availability.

Ability to commute:

Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9: Reliably commute (required)

Experience:

- Cooking: 5 years minimum (required)

- Leadership: 3 years minimum (required)

Key Qualifications:

- Experience working in a kitchen management role

- Hold valid Food Handler’s & Smart Choices certificates

- Experience in menu creation, food costing and has global perspective in recipes.

- Written and verbal communication skills along with financial literacy and computer skills.

- Driver's license

- Professional demeanor and appearance with a personal commitment to continuously grow and learn.

Diversity Food Services is a Social Enterprise that is ranked as the most sustainable institutional food services provider in North America. We work with individuals who have barriers that exclude or marginalize their involvement in the traditional economy. Diversity is a fun and rewarding work environment for the right chef. Please visit our website www.diversityfoodservices.com to learn more about our company.

If this is the job for you, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to [email protected].

We thank all that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Pay: $48,000.00-$52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- kitchen leadership: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Catering Chef (Winnipeg)
🏢 Diversity Food Services
📍 Winnipeg