Gordon Food Service jobs

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required:

• Experience: Six years culinary experience or restaurant experience (similar to an executive chef or restaurant manager), with knowledge of front/back of house and culinary. Must have past experience leading and directing others. In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered

• Education: Highschool Diploma or Equivalent, Bachelor Degree i Culinary, Sales, Marketing, or Business is preferred

• Must maintain a valid, unrestricted state driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy

• 30% Travel will be required when needed as per business needs

• Culinary certification (such as Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) or Certified Executive Chef (CEC) is preferred

• Strong culinary knowledge and skill; safe food handling practices

• Ability to develop creative food solutions

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally; and skill in presentation creation and delivery

• Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects

• Strong business acumen and understanding of restaurant operations

• Proven ability to deliver results and facilitate a collaborative environment

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Microsoft office suite, google applications

• Commercial kitchen equipment

• Desktop or Laptop computer

• Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine

• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)

• Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, Groups)

• Gordon Food Service Systems

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.