Lead Cook/Sous Chef

Aramark Canada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada is hiring for full-time and part-time Sous Chef/Lead Cook positions at a Queen's University campus location. You will lead a high‑performing kitchen team, uphold quality and safety standards, and collaborate with the campus Executive Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

This Culinary Leader role involves menu planning, staff training, and managing food costs while ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth kitchen operations in a dynamic campus setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years culinary experience regardless of industry.
• Experience in leadership role, either individual contributor or people manager.
• Valid Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Skilled in task prioritization and time management.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of others, without direct performance management responsibilities
• Assist with day to day administrative duties as required to maintain a location, and staffing requirements
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes in collaboration with campus Executive Chef
• Instruct team members in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Food Safety

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring for full-time and part-time Sous Chef/Lead Cook positions for one of our retail locations on Queen's University Campus with Aramark Canada Ltd.

Job Description

We are hiring for full-time and part-time Sous Chef/Lead Cook positions for one of our retail locations on Queen's University Campus with Aramark Canada Ltd.

As a Culinary Leader, you will directly contribute to the overall success of the dining experience on campus and its people. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, retaining, and developing a high‑performing team, while driving their personal growth. You will efficiently deliver and execute quarterly strategic planning goals while upholding the highest standards in product, profit, environment, and experience.

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Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of others, without direct performance management responsibilities


• Assist with day to day administrative duties as required to maintain a location, and staffing requirements


• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory


• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff


• Supervise activities of cooks and other kitchen workers


• Create new recipes in collaboration with campus Executive Chef


• Instruct team members in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food


• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff


• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards


• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances


• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food


• Leading/instructing individuals


• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.


• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation


• Ensures security of company assets


• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records

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

• 2+ years culinary experience regardless of industry


• Experience in leadership role, either individual contributor or people manager


• Valid Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset


• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene


• Skilled in task prioritization and time management


• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations

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).

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).

Education

About Aramark

Minimum 1-2 years experience

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.