Chef Busy Healthcare Facility (70314051)

Sodexo; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Oakville, ON, is seeking a Chef to coordinate food program activities. This role involves managing food production, menu planning, and liaising with management to ensure high-quality offerings. Candidates need to have Red Seal Certification and 5-7 years of experience leading a culinary team. The position promises a competitive salary and flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Training and development programs

Opportunities for growth

Corporate responsibility & sustainability

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in Chef role leading a team.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, team-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct food program activities.
• Manage operations including menu planning and inventory.
• Liaise with management team for food offerings.

Skills

Red Seal Certification

Team leadership

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Catering experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Health & Care Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Chef located in Oakville, ON.

Salary: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00

At Sodexo, we do more than support healthcare - we help shape it. From retail food service and patient nutrition to environmental services and facilities management, our teams work behind the scenes to create safe, welcoming, and healing environments.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Responsible for successfully coordinating and directing food program activities for the site
• Direct daily operations of food production including: menu planning, purchasing/ordering, inventory, food preparation, and cost management
• Manage financials for the food program including labour cost, food cost, inventory, equipment and materials
• Train culinary team as technical expert
• Liaise with Management team to ensure food offerings across campus meet the needs of students
• Establish operating standards, implement quality improvements
• Engage with internal resources to utilize and share Sodexo innovations
• Establish and maintain business relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Promote and assist in the marketing of the food program to both internal and external audiences
• Constant analysis of the campus wide food program; identifying efficiencies and areas of opportunity within our culinary operations
• Meet and collaborate with university initiatives to progress agreed upon efforts and provide feedback
• Ensure compliance of all Company standards and Provincial/Federal Legislation
• Ensure compliance to all Food Safety, Food System Management and HACCP Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Red Seal Certification
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in Chef role leading a team
• Knowledge of industry standards and Legislative Policies and Procedures
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, team-centric and safety driven environment
• Proven organizational skills and strong computer capabilities including Microsoft Office use
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with customers, clients and staff at all levels
• Ability to work, problem solve and provide solutions independently
• Experience in sustainable and plant based menu preparation is an asset
• Genuine desire to provide customer service experiences beyond expectations
• Previous high volume Catering experience an asset.
• A passion for food and for people

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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