Title:  Executive Sous Chef - Aramark @ Carleton University

Job Description

Come join our passionate culinary team! We are hiring a full-time Executive Sous Chef to join our Carleton Dining Services team at the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall on Carleton University Campus. You will have the opportunity to create a wide range of cultural cuisines, work with local partners, feature special dishes with your own flair, and impact our customers’ dining experience. 

 
Reporting to the Executive Chef of the Board Plan, the Executive Sous Chef oversees all activities of our Sous Chefs, Cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking food in a high-volume environment.  The Executive Sous Chef also provides training, culinary vision and leadership.

Job Responsibilities

•    Oversee and participate in food production for the operation
•    Provide high quality food in a professional and efficient manner
•    Supervises production lines to ensure portion control, including maximum utilization of employees and equipment
•    Resolve customer concerns in a timely and courteous manner
•    Respond to customer inquiries regarding menu item preparation, including dietary restrictions and allergies  
•    Develop and motivate team members by providing culinary leadership and training
•    Manage culinary staff while maintaining accountability and fostering an engaging culture
•    Responsible for ensuring a safe & healthy work environment
•    Supports execution of Aramark’s food management, food safety and labour management systems
•    Participate in menu planning and development
•    Oversee inventory control and labour schedules
•    Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures
•    May perform other job duties as required

Qualifications

•    Multiple years in the culinary field; professional culinary training
•    Red Seal Certification is an asset
•    Passion for food and hospitality
•    Excellent people management skills; experience training and supervising team members
•    Working knowledge and training on all health & safety standards and sanitation standards (Food Safe, GHS, Health and Safety Policies, food-handling techniques)
•    Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
•    Experience with food and labour costing
•    Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

About Aramark

What We Offer

•    Health, Dental, Vision benefit options with no waiting period
•    Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan with no waiting period
•    Training and development opportunities
•    Employee Recognition Programs including Service Awards
•    Meal Program
•    Strong focus on a safe and healthy work environment
•    Diverse and inclusive workforce
•    Aramark Scholarship Program (dependents of full-time employees)

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.