Lead Cook/Sous Chef

Aramark Canada; Kingston; Vor Ort; CAD 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aramark Canada is seeking an experienced Sous Chef/Lead Cook for a campus retail location on Queen's University Campus. You will lead a high-performing kitchen team, oversee daily operations, and ensure quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include menu planning, training staff, maintaining food costs, and collaborating with the campus Executive Chef to develop new recipes. This role offers growth, flexibility in shifts, and the chance to impact the dining experience on

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years culinary experience in any setting.
• Experience in a leadership role, either as lead or supervisor.
• Valid Food Safe certification and basic first aid an asset.
• Commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead kitchen staff, coordinating work and daily operations.
• Maintain records of costs, inventory, and sales.
• Demonstrate new techniques and equipment to staff.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards across dishes.
• Train team in food prep, cooking, and safety practices.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and uphold Aramark safety policies.

Kenntnisse

Culinary experience

Leadership

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Jobbeschreibung

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 membersin 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 https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAramarkCareers&data=04%7C01%7CZubarev-Roman%40aramark.com%7Cd95531f1958f4c8be92608d930cd3bed%7Cb1519f0f2dbf4e21bf34a686ce97588a%7C0%7C0%7C637594480295643289%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=FStKmW3AoNZb2vJnR%2FQQ65UlkGbWjN%2B0YzJ0Pl3Vpcs%3D&reserved=0, Instagram https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Faramarkcareers&data=04%7C01%7CZubarev-Roman%40aramark.com%7Cd95531f1958f4c8be92608d930cd3bed%7Cb1519f0f2dbf4e21bf34a686ce97588a%7C0%7C0%7C637594480295653284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=kdMgnbALw10003oI5eCv3mUef0FKb%2BAuVM38jJD%2BTEM%3D&reserved=0, and Twitter https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Faramarkcareers&data=04%7C01%7CZubarev-Roman%40aramark.com%7Cd95531f1958f4c8be92608d930cd3bed%7Cb1519f0f2dbf4e21bf34a686ce97588a%7C0%7C0%7C637594480295653284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=aDi0EMVcAG61WwWR7WpIUFcvNiqtIRl5d8p%2BKAdrL2c%3D&reserved=0.

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