Chef De Partie – Canada’s National Ballet School

Title of the Job: Chef De Partie

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Canada’s National Ballet School is currently inviting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Chef de Partie.We invite you to join the vibrant staff community of Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS). NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, community engagement, and ground-breaking health initiatives.We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Food Services team, with the talent, innovative-thinking and passion to help NBS continue to share the transformative power of dance with people of all ages, abilities, and aspirations. As an organization, NBS is continually evolving and we are looking for a professional with unique, new ideas to complement the School’s collaborative work culture.Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, The Chef de Partie will support the Chef de Cuisine in developing and executing menus, including vegetarian options and specialized diets. This includes meals and snacks for students, patrons of the Mona Campbell Square Café, and catering for internal special events. The Chef de Partie will be supervising and participating in the production and delivery of food during shifts to meet the diverse needs of the Food Services Department. Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesdays – Saturday. Must be available for special events and performances (some evening and weekends may be required)Staff are required to wear prescribed gear in accordance with hygiene/safety requirements (i.e., hair net/head covering, apron, oven mitts, gloves, etc.).Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, approve and participate in the production of meals and food items by following established menus; performing and/or observing methods of preparation; sampling prepared dishes; viewing colour, texture and garnishments; verifying portion sizes; taking note of special nutritional needs/preferences and dietary restrictions of students.
• Complete Food Services operational requirements by assigning tasks to employees; monitoring production and presentation.
• Supervise the Kitchen staff (kitchen assistants, cooks, and dishwashers) on a specified shift by providing direction and instruction, ensuring quality of standards, managing performance, initiating corrective action.
• Assist in the upkeep of inventory by receiving and inspecting food deliveries while also ensuring proper organization and storage of all supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, health and safety policies by following federal, provincial and municipal regulations; maintaining first aid and CPR certification; ensures staff are properly following all rules and guidelines, while using kitchen equipment safely.
• Ensure that no students miss meals by organizing service to those who may be late due to other commitments. For example, packing of meals and snacks.
• Maintain cost control by reducing and monitoring food waste, ensuring portion control and maintaining standards for quality and quantity of foods.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional activities and required departmental trainings.
• Perform other duties as required to contribute to the team effort and achieve the objectives of the Food Services Department.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Journeyman Cook Certification with Red Seal or equivalent required. Food Safety Certificate required. First Aid and CPR Certification an asset.
• Minimum 2 years as a Chef de Partie with previous supervisory responsibilities.
• Good technical culinary skills to prepare a wide variety of dishes.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, institutional kitchen practice, health & safety procedures and portion sizes
• Good understanding of sanitation and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ability to work requires standing for long periods of time and lifting items.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Strong verbal communication skills required to supervise staff, resolve minor conflicts and communicate with colleagues, staff, students and customers
• Problem-solving skills

Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated through the Human Resources Department of NBS.Join our team today! Please email your resume and cover letter with salary expectations, to and indicate “Chef de Partie – 2024” in the subject line.Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.About NBSNBS is the largest dance training organization in Canada. At NBS, excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing the transformative power of dance to change lives for the better. For 60+ years, NBS has been Canada’s leader for Olympic-calibre ballet training, with a track record for driving systemic, progressive change; evolving dance education significantly over time. Our pursuit of dynamic inclusion constantly reveals the life-changing impact of the power of dance. This is what drives our commitment to making dance a part of all Canadians’ lives. NBS continues its focus on excellence in ballet training, while leveraging its artistic core to expand NBS’ program offerings to engage more people than ever before.To realize its mission, NBS strives to:

• Increase the relevance of the art of ballet in the lives of all Canadians
• Reflect a vision of leadership that touches more communities, more partners and greater breadth and depth of talent than ever before
• Address the need to bring new faces to ballet – as prospective professional students and as future enthusiasts for the art form – embracing and nurturing a more diverse spectrum of children and youth to participate in dance and explore training at the highest level
• Deliver the broadest range of impactful, evidence-informed community dance programs of any ballet school in the world

NBS is committed to the goal of being an equity-informed school. We invest heavily in work and practices that foster positive change internally while driving a progressive evolution in the wider sector. We recognize our responsibility as Canada’s largest arts training organization and one of its oldest, to address anti-Black racism, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and systemic oppression in Canadian society. Building an inclusive sense of belonging at NBS for every dancer and employee is the School’s primary imperative
At NBS, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. This is a place where you can realize and achieve your professional goals within a supportive and respectful environment. Collaborating with talented artists and colleagues on deeply satisfying and rewarding work, every employee has the opportunity to make a profound impact on our organization and on society.
At NBS we are committed to making our organization stronger by engaging individuals with a wide range of experiences, backgrounds and abilities. When you join us, you will be a part of an organization built on respect, creativity and a shared sense of purpose.NBS is committed to building a remarkable and talented workforce that is reflective of the diversity in the City of Toronto. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who can provide different perspectives and contribute to the further diversification of ideas.We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we ask you to please make your needs/requirements known.Powered by JazzHR

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