Title:  Commis Chef

Job Description

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities.  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. 

Aramark is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to join our amazing culinary team at our prestigious client operation in downtown Toronto.  This is an opportunity to showcase your culinary education and any hands-onl experience you have acquired. This role will be focused on menu development, preparation, and service for the leadership team and and other venues such as catering within the office tower as required.  This is a Monday-Friday DAY Shift which the occasional requirement to work a bit later for events.

What We Offer

 •  Health, Dental and Vision benefits starting your first day!
•   Aramark Canada's Defined Contribution Pension Plan – from your first day of employment
•   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)

Job Responsibilities

•    Works collaboratively with the Executive Chef, General Manager, and senior sous chefs to create meals for premium service, catering, and other venues as required
•    Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
•    Oversee production sheets, food safety checks and delegate line cooks
•    May be responsible for some scheduling, ordering, inventory duties as required
•    Maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships 
•    Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; always maintaining food quality and safety 

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

•    2-3 years culinary experience preferably in fine dining establishments or 5-star hotels
•    A culinary degree or diploma is preferred – new graduates would be considered for the position
•    Understanding and/or the ability to prepare authentic international dishes using cross cultural ingredients
•    Must have well developed plate and platter presentation skills or experience for fine dining
•    Must possess good knife skills and uphold the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, pantry, fridges, and freezers 
•    Must possess a great attitude, a willingness to continuous learning, and be a strong team member
•    Willingness to work a flexible weekly schedule to accommodate special events as required

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.