Title:  Chef Manager - Aramark @ Wilfrid Laurier University

Job Description

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for a Chef Manager for Aramark’s Wilfrid Laurier University campus food service operation.

The Chef Manager is relied upon to help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences.  You’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs. 
  
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

•    Responsible for culinary production of our proprietary healthy, hot, and cold stations
•    Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistence
•    Oversee weekly menu planning from new or formulated recipes in our PRIMA database
•    Establish presentation techniques and quality standards; plan and price menus 
•    Estimate food consumption and remain within budget for food and labour costs
•    Conduct inventory, place orders, receive deliveries; reconcile orders as required
•    Train, manage and direct BOH kitchen staff; coordinate all culinary related activities
•    Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance; ensure proper safety and sanitation 

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

•    Post-secondary Culinary or hospitality training is required or equivalent in experience
•    3-5  years culinary experience with demonstrated career advancement in the fiield
•    1-2 years staff management experience including training, developing and conflict mitigation
•    Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset
•    Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
•    Well developed communication skills with clients, customers, staff and colleagues
•    Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession 

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
•    Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees

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.