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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Union Club of British Columbia is seeking an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join its culinary team in Victoria, British Columbia. Reporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef, the Senior Chef de Partie is a hands-on culinary position responsible for preparing and cooking food, coordinating kitchen production and supervising and providing day-to-day direction to cooks during assigned restaurant shifts. The Senior Chef de Partie participates directly in food preparation and cooking while coordinating the activities of approximately two to three cooks. DUTIES
- Prepare and cook complete meals, individual dishes and menu items according to established recipes, preparation methods, portion specifications and presentation standards.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of approximately two to three cooks during assigned shifts.
- Assign cooks to stations, preparation duties and other culinary responsibilities according to production and service requirements.
- Coordinate incoming orders and kitchen production to ensure food is prepared accurately, efficiently and according to appropriate service timing.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, temperature, consistency, freshness and portioning throughout preparation and service.
- Respond to changing service volumes, special requests and operational issues while maintaining established food-quality and service standards.
- Train and instruct cooks in food preparation, cooking techniques, garnishing, presentation, portioning, kitchen procedures and safe work practices.
- Monitor food preparation and production quantities to minimize unnecessary waste and overproduction.
- Maintain a clean,



sanitary, organized and safe kitchen environment.
- Ensure cooks working under the Senior Chef de Partie's direction follow established food-safety, sanitation, kitchen and workplace-safety procedures. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of secondary school.
- Minimum three years of professional culinary experience, including experience preparing and cooking complete meals and individual dishes in a commercial or professional kitchen.
- Experience as a Chef de Partie, senior cook, station chef or in a comparable professional culinary role involving responsibility for a kitchen station or providing direction to other cooks.
- Experience supervising, coordinating, training or providing day-to-day direction to cooks or other culinary employees.
- Strong knowledge of professional food preparation, cooking techniques, portioning, garnishing and presentation.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food storage, allergen management, dietary requirements and cross-contamination prevention practices.
- FOODSAFE certification or equivalent food-safety certification required or must be obtained before commencing employment.
- Culinary diploma, apprenticeship training, cook's trade certification, Red Seal certification or equivalent professional culinary training is an asset.




- Strong organizational, communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple food-production requirements during busy service periods.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate cooks while remaining actively involved in food preparation and cooking.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and variable shifts according to operational requirements. WORKING CONDITIONS
- Full-time position of 32–40 hours per week.
- Hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays and variable shifts according to operational requirements.
- Scheduling flexibility is required to support restaurant operations, banquets, member events, holidays and other Club functions.
- The position requires extended periods of standing and regular lifting, bending, reaching and movement within a professional kitchen.
- Work involves the use of commercial cooking equipment, ovens, grills, refrigeration equipment, knives and other professional kitchen equipment.
- The position may require lifting and carrying ingredients, food products, supplies and kitchen equipment associated with normal culinary operations. ADVANTAGES Health, dental, vision, extended healthcare benefits such as acupuncture, massage, chiropractic and long-term disability coverage as outlined in the employee healthcare handbook.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your résumé to: Email: [email protected] Telephone: (phone hidden) Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care Work

Location:
In person

📌 Senior Chef de Partie (Victoria)
🏢 Union Club Of British Columbia
📍 Victoria