Chef Manager

Aramark Canada; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food service. In this dynamic role, you will supervise the kitchen team, maintain safety protocols, and assist in menu development. Your leadership will foster a positive environment while adhering to regulatory standards. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on food service quality within a healthcare setting. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and team management, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a supportive and growth-oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in a healthcare environment.
• Food Safe Certification is an asset, along with cooking certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist with menu development and food preparation as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Analysis Skills

Cooking Skills

Education

2-Year College Diploma

Food Safe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Kronos

Job description

Job Description

As a Chef Manager you will plan, guide, and execute contracted services at the Client site. Works as part of a management team in food and nutrition services performing tasks such as training, coaching and administrative duties for employees.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supervise kitchen team to ensure all are following standards and procedures, taking responsibility, as the Chef Manager for all kitchen operations.
2. Completes weekly safety observation of food service staff to ensure a safe work environment and proper safety protocols are being followed.
3. When needed, assists in kitchen to prepare food items in a timely fashion.
4. Assists in ensuring all logs are completed accurately (HACCP, sanitizer, dish machine temperature, waste, etc).
5. Daily auditing of cleanliness in food service areas as per SOPs.
6. Complete monthly inventory according to guidelines and regularly updates inventory in accounting software.
7. Enters all staff schedules into Kronos one week in advance.
8. Leads department meetings and client meetings as assigned, i.e., Food Forum.
9. Plans and assists with marketing open houses.
10. Complete ordering for Sysco, Agropur, Weston, and Centennial as needed.
11. Enter invoices into accounting software daily as needed.
12. Ensures staff follow proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone.
13. Works with Dietician to update weekly diet sheets and communicates changes to foodservice staff.
14. Assists with menu development.
15. Displays polite, spirit-of-service attitude towards customers and co-workers. Maintains friendly, efficient, and responsive attitude toward client and client’s customers/residents.
16. Performs all work in accordance with Client, Aramark and regulatory safety procedures and requirements including WHMIS, OH&S and Aramark audits.
17. Acts as interim manager while Operations Manager is away or on vacation and completes all duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

In order to be prepared for this role, qualified candidates will possess:

1. Minimum 2-year College Diploma with a Management, Hotel/Restaurant or Dietetic specialty. Provincial or other vocational or professional certification or degree.
2. Food Safe Certification an asset. Cooking certification not required but an asset.
3. Previous Experience Required: 2 to 3 years’ experience in Management or Supervision in a Healthcare environment.
4. Special skills/training needed to perform job or operate equipment: Word, Office and Excel knowledge is required.
5. Strong interpersonal, analysis, and decision-making skills.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

Trade School. Associates preferred.

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.

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.