Chef

WHY WORK FOR ARAMARK?

Work-life balance
Summer vacation encouraged
2-week December Holiday closure
Competitive Base Salary
Health & Dental Benefits with no waiting period
Employer Matched Pension Program

Ignite your passion and master your craft! Our Chefs play important roles on our teams, surrounded by passionate teammates and leaders who want to see all succeed.

You'll oversee the innovation and execution of solutions to keep our customers happy (and full). From start to finish, you'll manage culinary preparation of food and will lead the final presentation on the meals that we're proud to serve. Get ready to gather all the necessary ingredients to make this role a recipe for success for you and your growth.

See what we've got cooking and join our team today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure consistent standards and techniques are applied to the preparation and presentation of food items.
Manages and trains kitchen employees.
Mentor employees by crafting shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved.
Plan and implement daily huddles.
Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
Accountable and responsible for maintaining a culture focused on safety in everything we do
Deliver sustainability goals as they pertain to food services
Establish and maintain food production systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving of food related products in a safe and efficient manner
Ensure Scope of Work (SOW) is followed, and gaps reported to Food Service Director
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets.
Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: handling waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through leading customer driven menus and labor standards.
Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensure only authorized suppliers are used.
Estimate accurate food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase.
Ensure correct equipment operation and maintenance.
Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations.
Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wages, and hours.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Requires at least 2 years' experience in a related field

Requires 0-2 years' experience in a management role
Advanced food safety qualification
Red Seal designation preferred
Strong financial literacy re: food, labour cost, inventory control
Ability to respond effectively to changing demands
Positive attitude and genuine customer focus orientation
Excellent knowledge of regulatory issues such as WHMIS, OH&S, and infection control
Excellent computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and word.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Must have the physical capabilities required for light lifting and constant walking
In addition, incumbent must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments and environment. Must be willing and capable of working in fast paced environment.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).