ELEVATE YOUR CULINARY JOURNEY WITH EXPLORE EDMONTON!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is seeking a dedicated Demi Chef to join our culinary team! Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the Demi Chef prepares food and observes methods of preparation while ensuring high-quality standards are achieved.
The Edmonton EXPO Centre plays a pivotal role in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions, attracting an impressive average of 1.3 million visitors per year. If you thrive on being among exciting action, enjoying live music, and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, this is the ideal place!

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits
• Guidance from Red Seal and Award-winning chefs who will serve as your mentors
• Opportunities to take the lead and mentor aspiring culinary talent
• Exciting career growth prospects that sizzle
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our Annual Scholarship Program
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing, seasoning, and cooking foods such as soups, vegetables, and meats for safe consumption, following EXPO specifications.
• Feeling, tasting, and examining the appearance of food prepared and cooked by kitchen staff.
• Ensuring the correct and timely distribution of food and products to the required locations.
• Communicate with the Sous Chef regarding production schedules.
• Ensure proper stock rotation in all areas of the kitchen and minimize waste.
• Manage food quality and productivity by keeping detailed records.
• Assist other employees when required with culinary production and banquet setup, as well as assisting on action stations.
• Ensure the mise en place is ready for the next day according to expectations and demands.
• Maintain a clean workstation in adherence with AHS standards

The successful candidate will have:

• Post-secondary education, with a degree in culinary or hospitality management, preferred.
• Food Safety Certification & Red seal required.
• 5-7 years of high-volume kitchen or banquet operational experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to assess operations, prioritize and multitask.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 24KG
• Availability to work shifts, daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

ABOUT US

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.
Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work towards a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues, achieving that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors yearly.
Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.
Ready to take your culinary journey to the next level? We invite you to apply! This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found

• Preparing, seasoning, and cooking foods such as soups, vegetables, and meats for safe consumption, following EXPO specifications.
• Feeling, tasting, and examining the appearance of food prepared and cooked by kitchen staff.
• Ensuring the correct and timely distribution of food and products to the required locations.
• Communicate with the Sous Chef regarding production schedules.
• Ensure proper stock rotation in all areas of the kitchen and minimize waste.
• Manage food quality and productivity by keeping detailed records.
• Assist other employees when required with culinary production and banquet setup, as well as assisting on action stations.
• Ensure the mise en place is ready for the next day according to expectations and demands.
• Maintain a clean workstation in adherence with AHS standard