Executive Chef

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in Calgary is seeking an Executive Chef to supervise kitchen operations and ensure quality food service for senior residents. The role includes responsibilities such as managing the kitchen team, menu development, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in a healthcare environment and possess management skills. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid vacation

Comprehensive health benefits from day one

Self-Directed Pension Plan

Educational assistance and scholarships

Discounts on everyday products

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in management or supervision in a healthcare environment.
• Food Safe Certification is an asset.
• Cooking certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen team ensuring compliance with standards.
• Assist in preparing food items when needed.
• Complete weekly safety observation of food service staff.
• Manage inventory and staff schedules.

Skills

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Proficient in Word and Excel

Education

Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Management, Hotel/Restaurant or Dietetic specialty

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

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 around the world. Youre surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, youll 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, youll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what youre 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.

Job Description

As an Executive Chef 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.

What We Offer You

Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal / flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.

Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more because your health matters.

Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark helping you grow your retirement savings faster.

Well-Being Support: Access Aramark EAP for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.

Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.

Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on everyday products and services to make life more affordable.

Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.

Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.

Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen team to ensure all are following standards and procedures, taking responsibility as the Chef for all kitchen operations including catering requests.
• Completes weekly safety observation of food service staff to ensure a safe work environment and proper safety protocols are being followed.
• When needed, assists in kitchen to prepare food items in a timely fashion. Also assist and support other Bethany Locations to execute culinary development and compliance.
• Assists in ensuring all logs are completed accurately (HACCP, sanitizer, dish machine temperature, waste, etc).
• Daily auditing of cleanliness in food service areas as per SOPs
• Complete monthly inventory according to guidelines and regularly updates inventory in accounting software.
• Enters all staff schedules into Kronos one week in advance.
• Leads department meetings and client meetings as assigned, e.g., Food Forum, Client CBRs.
• Plans and assists with marketing open houses.
• Complete ordering for Sysco, Agropur, Weston, and Centennial as needed. Manage Food Cost, PRD and Food Budget.
• Enter invoices into accounting software daily as needed.
• Manage Retail outlet while utilizing Aramark Marketing / Live it good program. Strategize sales with labeling events and pop up stations.
• Ensures staff follow proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone.
• Works with Dietician to update weekly diet sheets and communicates changes to foodservice staff, Therapeutics and waste management.
• Assists with menu development. Execute Aramark Food Programs like Prima, Enable.
• Displays polite, spirit-of-service attitude towards customers and co-workers. Maintains friendly, efficient, and responsive attitude toward client and clients customers / residents.
• Performs all work in accordance with Client, Aramark and regulatory safety procedures and requirements including WHMIS, OH&S, Public health, Accommodation standards and Aramark audits.
• Acts as interim manager while Operations Manager is away or on vacation and completes all duties as assigned by manager.
• Utilize Aramark recognition program, People Development and Succession planning.

Qualifications

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

Working Conditions

In a Senior Living operation, you are working with senior residents or individuals with physical and mental disabilities / challenges. Individuals who are successful in this environment are folks who have high threshold of patience, ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude and who love to take care of people. Senior Living operations do not shut down for bad weather conditions; these operations are working 24 / 7, 365 days. There is no work-from-home situation and hence its very important to ensure that you and your staff have appropriate ways of getting to / from work and occasionally alternative options.

Education

Trade School

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries

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