Food Service Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading food service management company in Meaford, Ontario is seeking an experienced culinary manager to lead a culinary team, develop diverse menus, and ensure high standards of food service. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in commercial food preparation and must hold a Red Seal certification. This position offers an opportunity to excel in a dynamic food service environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial food development and preparation.
• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or Chef.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team and address customer complaints professionally.
• Develop cyclical menus for daily operations and special events.
• Collaborate on budget development and labour staffing.

Skills

Leadership in culinary team management

Menu development and creativity

Customer service excellence

Inventory management

Education

Red Seal (Cook) Certification

Job description

Job Description

Provides on-site responsive management to a large-scale customer base, while ensuring delivery of exceptional customer and client services; executes meal planning and development based on operational needs and requirements, as well as coordinating catering events and special functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership of culinary team, reinforcing high standards of excellence, and leading by example; addressing customer complaints in a professional manner; and referring those beyond their scope to the Food Service Manager
• Responsible for cyclical menu development (3 meals per day / 7 days per week) including recipes and special event menus that are creative and diverse and appeal to the customers and clients, including all costing and co-ordination of special catering functions while ensuring all functions are executed with professional appeal, creativity, diversity and quality service
• Works with the Food Service Manager in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the dining budget and assists with labour budgeting to ensure staffing levels are met
• Ensures front of house service stations and meal preparation areas are safe, clean, and well-organized to meet all customer, client and Company needs
• Ensures procedures for safe food storage, handling and preparation as outlined by Health and Safety Food regulations and procedures as set forth by the Company are followed
• Completes purchase orders and requests for delivery from approved suppliers as outlined in company Policies; checks accuracy of quantity and the quality of incoming orders, records invoices and ensures credits on products are received
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and ensures that stock is organized and rotated regularly
• Creates and/or provides checklists to schedule and promote regular workplace cleaning routines; maintain regular cleaning and preventative maintenance of all equipment
• Provides additional product information and training; positions staff to ensure effective and efficient customer assistance and product delivery
• Regularly attends Client Operations meetings and responded to requests brought forth at meetings and attends quarterly Food Committee meetings with the Client, District Manager, and other designated people. Prepares agendas and action plans in coordination with these meetings
• Conducts monthly workplace and food safety inspections
• Consistently adheres to all company Policies and Procedures
• Ensures all employee incidents, accidents and workplace illness are reported
• Attends health and safety training as directed by the District Manager and / or Human Resources
• Maintain a professional visual presence in appropriate uniform attire as outlined in the Uniform, Dress Code & Personal Hygiene Policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have Red Seal (Cook)
• 5+ years of experience in commercial food development and preparation and 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Chef
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Current Safe Food Handlers Certificate
• Current CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training would be an asset

Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.