Full job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE
The Chef plans, organizes, and supervises the kitchen operations in the mess. The Chef enforces the health, hygiene, safety, and security standards and programs and ensures quality products and services are being provided while maintaining portion sizes and presentation standards. They determine and arrange member’s food requirements for functions, orders food and kitchen supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in hospitality, food service management, or a related field AND some years’ experience in hospitality, food and beverage service sector

A current Inter-Provincial Chef’s certificate

Experience

In planning and supervising food preparation and delivery

In menu planning

In inventory and cost management

In preparing work schedules

In applying policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.