Title:  Catering Sous Chef

Job Description

Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding experience? Are you looking for a position in a company that can provide career growth and opportunity? Aramark @ Carleton Dining Services would enjoy having you join our team!

Reporting to the Catering Manager, the Catering Sous Chef works with the Executive Chef and oversees the day-to-day operations for the Catering operations on Carleton University campus. This involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the operation, and managing staff.

Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career. 

Salary Range
$55,000 - $60,000 + Benefits and Pension options

Job Responsibilities

•    Oversee and manage aspects of theo perations and provide hands on culinary support 
•    Provide support to management and assist with human resources processes as required
•    Ensure quality, courteous service is provided to all customers
•    Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
•    Responsible for inventory controls, food, labor, direct costs, and monitoring  revenues 
•    Assist in staff training, onboarding and scheduling
•    Oversee the requisition and purchase of all food products
•    Menu development and planning
•    Preparation of budgets and maintaining food costs and other records
•    Monitor compliance and ensure proper documentation of Food Safety, Food Production, and Health & Safety standards in accordance with company, provincial, and federal regulations
•    Maintain tracking system (PRIMA) for all Food Safety and Food Production documentation in accordance with company, provincial, and federal regulations
•    Supervise and coordinate special functions for internal and external clients and groups

Qualifications

•    Post-secondary culinary diploma or degree is required.  Red Seal certification is preferred
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in a culinary supervisory role
•    Previous Catering experience is preferred
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
•    Ability to analyze and interpret financials
•    Effective communication skills, bilingualism in English and French is an asset
•    Well-developed interpersonal skills
•    Experience managing in a unionized environment is an asset

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

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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.