Campus Lead Cook & Culinary Coach

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada Ltd. on Queen's University campus is hiring for full-time and part-time Sous Chef/Lead Cook positions. The role involves leading kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include training staff, creating recipes, managing costs and inventories, and delivering excellent customer service while adhering to safety policies. The position offers dynamic teamwork and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years culinary experience regardless of industry.
• Experience in leadership role, either individual contributor or people manager.
• Valid Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Skilled in task prioritization and time management.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of others, without direct performance management responsibilities.
• Assist with day to day administrative duties as required to maintain a location, and staffing requirements.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes in collaboration with campus Executive Chef.
• Instruct team members in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Leading/instructing individuals.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Aramark Canada Ltd. on Queen's University campus is hiring for full-time and part-time Sous Chef/Lead Cook positions. The role involves leading kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include training staff, creating recipes, managing costs and inventories, and delivering excellent customer service while adhering to safety policies. The position offers dynamic teamwork and opportunities for professional growth.