Chef de Partie (Catering Production & Fulfillment)
Company: Compass Group Canada
Location: Vancouver, BC (Operating at the Rocky Mountaineer Catering Base)
Compensation: $23.00 – $28.00 per hour
Position Type: Full-Time, Flexible Availability Required
About Us
Compass Group Canada is the nation’s leading foodservice and support services company. We pride ourselves on delivering legendary hospitality and culinary excellence.
We are thrilled to be the contracted catering partner for Rocky Mountaineer, globally renowned for delivering luxury rail experiences across some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. Behind every unforgettable journey is a world-class culinary team. We are currently seeking a skilled, passionate, and energetic Chef de Partie to join our high-volume catering production and fulfillment team in Vancouver. If you have strong cooking skills, a sharp eye for presentation, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team!
What You’ll Do
As a Chef de Partie, you will run a designated kitchen section, ensuring that top-tier meals are prepared, portioned, and staged perfectly for onboard guests. Working as part of a high-volume production team, you will support operations serving up to 120,000 guests annually across multiple routes, including standard, delayed, and emergency service requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Culinary Execution: Prepare, cook, and portion premium menu items—including guest breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and crew meals—strictly following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Station Leadership: Oversee your assigned section (e.g., prep, hot line, or cold larder), managing production timelines and guiding Cooks to ensure consistency and quality.
- Fulfillment & Staging: Accurately portion, package, and organize prepared items to align with order requirements and train load sheets.
- Food Safety Excellence: Maintain strict adherence to Food Safe compliance, sanitation standards, allergen controls, and product labeling/traceability.
- Irregular Operations Support: Pivot quickly to assist with emergency meal kits and irregular service menus during train delays or operational changes.
- Inventory & Waste Control: Assist with receiving and properly storing ingredients (FIFO) while minimizing waste through precise portioning and smart kitchen management.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 2–4 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume kitchen, hotel, or premium catering environment.
- Strong Cooking Skills: Excellent knife skills, a deep understanding of cooking techniques, and the ability to maintain consistency under pressure.
- Certifications: Valid Food Safe Level 1 certification is required.
- Adaptability & Drive: Exceptional time management skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Flexible Availability: Because train schedules are dynamic, you must be available to work a flexible roster, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- A fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and production environment.
- Physically demanding work including standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting/carrying items.
- Exposure to varying kitchen environments, including hot cooking lines and cold storage areas.
Why Join Compass Group Canada?
- Competitive pay ($23.00 – $28.00/hour depending on experience).
- Growth opportunities within Canada’s leading food services company.
- A vibrant, collaborative team environment where your culinary skills genuinely impact the guest experience.
Ready to elevate your culinary career with an industry leader? Apply today to join the Compass Group Canada team at Rocky Mountaineer!
Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
