Chef Manager - Woodstock

Aramark; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for their culinary operations in Woodstock, Ontario. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service. Candidates should have at least 5 years of culinary experience along with strong management skills. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Extended health, dental, and vision benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Three weeks paid vacation plus personal days

Employee Recognition Program

Scholarship Program for dependents

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience required.
• Knowledge of managing food and labour costs is essential.
• Advanced culinary knowledge necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations.
• Train and manage kitchen personnel.
• Ensure proper kitchen safety and sanitation.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management skills

Customer service focus

Education

Culinary diploma or degree

Job description

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Aramark is recruiting a Chef Manager for our culinary operations at a manufacturing facility in Woodstock.

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 Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, 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

• Oversee daily culinary operations that serves 500+ customers and guests
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques
• Train and manage up to 15 kitchen personnel on each shift; coordinate culinary activities
• Place orders, conduct inventory, schedule staff and source from various vendors
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper 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 a minimum of 5 years culinary experience
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and or problems
• Culinary diploma or degree is preferred preferred
• Ability to manage food and labour costs and have a basic understanding of business
• 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

Education

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.

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