Lead Cook/Sous Chef

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada Ltd. on Queen's University campus is hiring for full-time and part-time Sous Chef/Lead Cook positions. The role involves leading kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include training staff, creating recipes, managing costs and inventories, and delivering excellent customer service while adhering to safety policies. The position offers dynamic teamwork and opportunities for professional growth.

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.
• 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 experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Food safety knowledge

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 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.

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).

EDUCATION

Minimum 1-2 years experience

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).

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.

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.

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The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50.