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About the Role

The Chef de Partie helps bring NBS's food services program to life by preparing and executing menus for students, the Mona Campbell Square Café, and catered events. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising kitchen operations, supporting team members, and maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Help lead kitchen operations during shifts by supervising and supporting the preparation of meals, snacks, café offerings, and catered events.
• Prepare and present food with consistency and attention to quality, portion sizes, and specialized dietary needs.
• Support the day-to-day flow of the kitchen by assigning tasks, monitoring production, and helping ensure efficient service.
• Supervise and support kitchen assistants, cooks, and dishwashers while maintaining quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and properly store food deliveries and kitchen supplies.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment by following food handling and health & safety procedures.
• Ensure students receive meals and snacks on time, including coordinating packed meals when needed.
• Support cost-control efforts by monitoring food waste and maintaining portion standards.
• Participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Jump in wherever needed to support the team and contribute to the overall success of the Food Services Department.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Journeyman Cook Certification with Red Seal or equivalent required.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate required.
• First Aid and CPR Certification considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie with previous supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience working in a professional or institutional kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong culinary skills, including knife skills and experience preparing a wide variety of dishes.
• Knowledge of nutrition, portion sizes, specialized diets, food allergies, and institutional kitchen practices.
• Strong understanding of food handling, sanitation, food safety, and health & safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative and team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay organized and adapt during busy service periods.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to jump in wherever needed to support the team.
• Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check.

Skills

• Culinary skills
• Knife skills
• Food handling
• Sanitation
• Food safety
• Health & safety procedures
• Organizational skills
• Multitasking skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork

Location

• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Full-time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie with previous supervisory responsibilities

Education Level

• Journeyman Cook Certification with Red Seal or equivalent
• Valid Food Handler Certificate

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000 - $55,000 annually

Benefits

• Dental
• Health
• Paramedical
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Commitment to Work-Life Balance
• Development & Learning Opportunities
• Discounted rates for Adult Ballet Classes
• Discounted rates for all programs and items at our retail outlet
• Complimentary staff meal per shift
• Discounted café snacks and beverages

About the Company

• Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives.
• NBS supports programs ranging from professional ballet training to groundbreaking community and health initiatives.
• NBS fosters a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion, innovation, and continuous growth.

Equal Opportunity

• NBS is committed to addressing systemic inequities in every facet of our organization including programs, policies and practices.
• It is NBS’ top priority to build a remarkable and talented workforce that reflects the diversity of the City of Toronto.
• We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who bring unique perspectives and contribute to the diversification of ideas.
• If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.