Title:  Chef

Job Description

Join Aramark as Chef at John Abbott College!

Position: Chef 
Start date: Immediately (2026)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime

Aramark, a global leader in food services, is looking for a passionate Chef to lead culinary operations at John Abbott College. If you are creative, organized, and motivated by culinary excellence, this opportunity is for you!

** Only selected candidates who are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted. **

Job Responsibilities

• Cook, supervise, and manage the entire meal production process
• Supervise and coordinate the kitchen and service team, promoting teamwork and a positive collaborative atmosphere
• Make catering menu suggestions and prepare them
• Ensure the quality of food services and customer satisfaction
• Optimize food and labor costs
• Develop and enforce various job descriptions
• Ensure the implementation of programs related to management, health, and food hygiene and safety
• Implement various marketing plans
• Manage kitchen employees
• Conduct monthly inventory
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime hours

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of experience in food service or catering
• Bilingualism is an asset, as some of our clients are English-speaking
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong leadership skills
• MAPAQ hygiene and safety certificate
• Diploma in catering management/dietetics/vocational diploma in institutional cooking

What we Offer

• Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters.
• Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster.
• Well-Being Support: Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on everyday products and services to make life more affordable.
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.
• Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.
• Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.

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.