Lead Cook/Sous Chef

Aramark; Kingston; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada Ltd. is hiring for full-time and part-time Sous Chef/Lead Cook roles at a retail location on Queen's University Campus.

You will lead a high-performing culinary team and oversee daily operations, menu planning, and food safety to deliver a superior dining experience. Responsibilities include supervising cooks, creating recipes with the campus Executive Chef, managing costs, and ensuring top-quality service for guests with diverse dietary needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years culinary experience
• Experience in leadership role
• Valid Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification an asset
• Knowledge of high food safety standards
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Able to work flexibly including days, nights, weekends, holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate kitchen staff and operations
• Assist with daily administrative duties as required
• Maintain records of food costs, inventory and sales
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff
• Create new recipes with campus Executive Chef
• Instruct team on preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with dietary needs
• Train staff in food preparation and handling
• Maintain excellent customer service and safety standards
• Uphold Aramark safety policies and security of assets
• Produce and maintain work schedules and production records

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

Food Safe Certification

First Aid Certification

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
• Experience working effectively as part of a team, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations
• Able to work flexible hours includign days, nights, weekends, late nights and holidays

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

Minimum 1-2 years experience

About Aramark

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 .

The pay range for this position is $25.50 - $25.50.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.