Title:  Executive Chef

Job Description

Aramark is recruiting an experienced Executive Chef to lead a culinary team at our operations at Dalhousie University. The Executive Chef oversees all activities of a team of Sous Chefs, Cooks and other kitchen personnel. In this role, you are able to share your culinary passion by providing vision and leadership to a large team in a high-volume environment.

Culinary experiences and well-maintained environments are fundamental to student success. 
From brain-powering ingredients to comforting flavor combinations, nutritious food doesn’t have to be boring. Aramark chefs and dietitians are constantly reviewing the latest insights and food trends to find the next culinary innovation and help students discover their love of food.

We partner with you to enhance the student experience, support parents, and collaborate with administration, all while delivering on the expectations of parents and the community. Education - Aramark

Job Responsibilities

•    Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards
•    Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food
•    Ensures that requirements for appropriate food handling, preparation and sanitation in respective areas are met
•    Supervises production lines to ensure they are stocked, utilizing proper portion control, and have required equipment
•    Responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet the account and customer needs for dining hall and catering operations
•    Oversees and directs menu planning, development, and costing
•    Standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality
•    Offers culinary instruction and demonstrates culinary techniques
•    Oversees training and management of kitchen personnel
•    Responsible for succession planning of culinary team
•    Works in collaboration with the Human Resources Department on matters of progressive disciplinary, employee relations, hiring, performance review of culinary staff
•    Supports execution of Aramark Food Management and Labour Management Systems
•    Ensures compliance of all brand standards
•    Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures
•    May perform other job duties as required

Qualifications

•    Ideal candidates will possess a culinary degree, and 3-5 years a related position 
•    Requires sophisticated knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
•    Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems 
•    A passion for service and quality being present and engaged
•    Good people leadership skills 
•    Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
•    Integrity and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the business
•    Hands-on operator with the ability to lead by example through operational excellence
•    An excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP 
•    Understanding of profit and loss account management, budget managements
•    Experience in a unionized environment
•    Ability to suggest and implement improvements and positive changes
•    Previous experience in a similar food service environment
•    Previous experience in Leading a Catering Team 
•    Commercial acuity, strong organizational and problem-solving abilities 
 

What We Offer 

•    Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
•    Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
•    Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
•    Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
•    Diverse and inclusive workforce
•    Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees

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About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. 
 
You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.