Jr Sous Chef | Full Time | Downtown Toronto

Sodexo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation & benefits

Training and development programs

Growth opportunities

Sustainability & CSR awards

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Downtown Toronto team within the Corporate Services Division. This full-time role leads a dynamic culinary team and supports the Executive Chef in delivering high-end food service operations.

Based in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, you will oversee food outlets, catering, inventory, and menu planning while fostering a safe, inclusive workplace and ensuring top-tier service and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in a busy setting.
• 4+ years in a culinary leadership role.
• First Aid and CPR.
• High-end dining and catering experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information related to food, menu and labour costing.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Chef to manage food service operations and lead the culinary team.
• Manage across food outlets and catering.
• Hire, train and develop culinary staff.
• Responsible for food ordering and inventory.
• Create menu plans with creativity.
• Ensure standards and consistency in food and service delivery.
• Foster a safe, inclusive workplace and strong client relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship & coaching

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Red Seal certification

Job description

Jr Sous Chef | Full Time | Downtown Toronto

• Full-time
• Province: ON

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Corporate Services Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Jr Sous Chef.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

How You’ll MakeanImpact:

• Work alongside the Executive Chef in managingfood service operations, while leading a dynamic culinary team
• Manage across food outlets and catering
• Hire, train and develop culinary team
• Responsible for food ordering and inventory
• Use creativity in menu planning
• Drive a standard and consistency in food and food service delivery
• Create a safe, inclusive workplace environment
• Build and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship including high levels of client and customer satisfaction and account retention; strong interpersonal relations; and foster a strong safety culture

What You’ll Need toSucceed:

• Red Seal certification is an asset
• Proven success in managing food services operations in a busysetting
• 4+ years’ experience in a culinary leadership role
• First Aid and CPR
• Strong team building, mentorship, and coaching skills
• High-end dining and catering experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information related to food, menu and labour costing

What MakesSodexoDifferent:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.