Title:  Sous Chef - Private School

Job Description

Take your culinary career to the next level!  We are recruiting an exceptional Sous Chef –” to share their culinary expertise with our team at a prestigious private school in Toronto.  This is a remarkable opportunity to showcase your culinary talents!  NOTE:  This is a Monday-Friday DAY shift with only a few after hours catering events throughout the school year.  Aramark provides upscale luncheon and catering services for 447 students and approximately 100 staff members. The Sous Chef plays an integral role in the preparation, presentation, and execution of these food services.

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. 
 
 

Job Responsibilities

•    Works collaboratively with management in the creation of new menu items
•    Responsible for the preparation of meal service ensuring excellence in presentation and quality
•    Assists with catering events and execution and delivery of selected menu options
•    Responsible for training, coaching and managing 2 prep cooks and guiding general help 
•    Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework 
•    Prepare recipes from scratch without the use of powders or packed ingredients 
•   Participates in managing food and labour costs to achieve financial goals    
•    Ensure proper equipment operation, maintenance and safety and sanitation in kitchen 
 
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

•    Requires 3-5 years culinary experience in a related role  
•    A culinary degree or diploma is preferred and considered an asset
•    Requires knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession 
•    Knowledge of dietary restrictions, intolerances and nutritional balance
•    Ability to create recipes from scratch without the use of powders or packaged ingredients
•    Knowledge and experience preparing various international dishes, standard baking skills an asset 
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
•    Organization, ability to multi-task and meet with shifting priorities in a calm manner

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.