Commis Chef

Aramark; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Aramark as a Junior Sous Chef in Toronto and showcase your culinary skills at a premier client operation. This position involves menu development, food preparation, and collaboration with the culinary team to ensure exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one, including health plans and a structured pension program.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits starting your first day

Employee Recognition Programs

Meal program

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Scholarship Program for dependents

Qualifications

• 2-3 years culinary experience, preferably in fine dining or 5-star hotels.
• Ability to prepare authentic international dishes.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive chefs to create meals for premium service.
• Oversee food safety checks and delegate tasks to line cooks.
• Maintain effective client and guest relationships.

Skills

Culinary experience

Plate presentation

Knife skills

Team spirit

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Job description

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We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. 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.

Aramark is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team at our prestigious client operation in downtown Toronto. This is an opportunity to showcase your culinary education and hands-on experience. The role focuses on menu development, preparation, and service for the leadership team and other venues such as catering within the office tower as required. This is a Monday-Friday DAY shift with occasional work later for events.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits starting your first day
• Aramark Canada's Defined Contribution Pension Plan – from your first day of employment
• Employee Recognition Programs including Service Awards
• Meal program
• Focus on a safe and healthy work environment
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Aramark Scholarship Program (dependents of full-time employees)

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, General Manager, and senior sous chefs to create meals for premium service, catering, and other venues
• Develop and standardize recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Oversee production sheets, food safety checks, and delegate tasks to line cooks
• Handle scheduling, ordering, and inventory duties as required
• Maintain effective client and guest relationships
• Uphold food quality and safety standards in line with Aramark's offerings

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done makes a positive impact for our employees and customers. Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years culinary experience, preferably in fine dining or 5-star hotels
• Culinary degree or diploma preferred; new graduates considered
• Ability to prepare authentic international dishes with cross-cultural ingredients
• Strong plate and platter presentation skills for fine dining
• Good knife skills and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong team spirit
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule for special events

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality. We serve diverse industries worldwide, fostering community, connection, and careers.

Join some of the most innovative minds in the industry, driven by our shared mission to pursue what matters. We support your talents, passions, and growth, encouraging you to try new things and solve tough problems. Whether you're seeking a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or a great place to work, we aim to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.