Executive Chef - Brock University

Aramark; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Wait

Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Wait

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef for Brock University campus food service and catering operations in Niagara Region. Lead culinary production across healthy stations, develop recipes, and manage a brigade of cooks while ensuring quality, safety, and cost control.

The role requires a culinary degree or diploma and 3–5 years in culinary management, with strong leadership and union experience preferred. You will plan menus, oversee campus events, and drive excellence in student and faculty

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years culinary management experience at a senior level.
• Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
• Experience with unionized staff preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary production for healthy hot and cold stations in campus dining.
• Develop recipes and standardize production for consistency across menus.
• Lead Sous Chefs and brigade of cooks, ensuring procedures are followed.
• Plan weekly menus and adapt new or reformulated recipes in PRIMA database.
• Execute campus caterings for faculty, students, and guests as required.
• Establish presentation standards and price menus accordingly.
• Estimate food use and control food and labour costs within budget.
• Manage inventory, orders, deliveries, and reconciliation of orders.
• Train and direct kitchen staff; coordinate all culinary activities.
• Ensure safe operation, sanitation, and proper equipment maintenance.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Union experience

Interpersonal skills

Food safety

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. We're looking for an Executive Chef for Brock University campus food service and catering operations. 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.

Culinary experiences and well-maintained environments are fundamental to student success. From brain-powering ingredients to comforting flavor combinations, nutritious food doesn't have to be boring. Aramark chefs and dietitians are constantly reviewing the latest insights and food trends to find the next culinary innovation and help students discover their love of food.

We partner with you to enhance the student experience, support parents, and collaborate with administration, all while delivering on the expectations of parents and the community.

• Responsible for culinary production of our proprietary healthy, hot, and cold stations
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistence
• Manage Sous Chef sand brigade of cooks ensuring operational procedures are followed
• Oversee weekly menu planning from new or formulated recipes in our PRIMA database
• Prepare and execute campus caterings for faculty, students and guests as required
• Establish presentation techniques and quality standards, plan and price menus
• Estimate food consumption and remain within budget for food and labour costs
• Conduct inventory, place orders, receive deliveries; reconcile orders as required
• Train, manage and direct kitchen staff; coordinate all culinary related activities
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance; ensure proper safety and sanitation

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

• Culinary degree of diploma and hospitality training is required
• Minimum 3-5 years culinary management experience is required
• Previous experience managing unionized staff is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, customers, staff and management

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's Employee Assistance Program 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.
• 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.

**Monetary benefits will differ for salaried -part time and temporary positions.

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 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.

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $85,000.00.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.