Sous Chef

Aramark Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health and dental benefits

Employee meal plan

Paid vacation time

Up to 50% reimbursement for professional development

Job summary

Aramark Canada is looking for a passionate Sous Chef in Halifax to join our culinary team at Manulife Financial. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of culinary experience along with leadership skills to direct the kitchen staff in delivering high-quality food service.

This full-time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule and includes numerous benefits such as health and dental coverage, employee meal plans, and professional development reimbursements. If you are excited about food and committed to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years culinary experience regardless of industry.
• Experience in leadership role, either individual contributor or people manager.
• Skilled in task prioritization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct culinary team in daily food service.
• Assist with onboarding and coaching culinary staff.
• Standardize production recipes to ensure quality.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

Journeyman or Red Seal Certification

Valid WHMIS and Food Safe certification

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Job description

Job Description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Sous Chef on our team at Manulife Financial, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation, experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles.

At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!

This is a full‑time, permanent role with a Monday to Friday day‑time schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Food Services Manager, the Sous Chef will plan, direct and guide culinary team in the execution of daily food service in a manner that meets/exceeds operational and financial targets, working alongside front line staff when necessary.
• Leads and monitors Cooks and Food Service Workers’ adherence to all Aramark operating standards and legislated standards within the component including company policy and procedure.
• Assists with onboarding, coaching and developing culinary staff.
• Assist with weekly inventory and product ordering.
• Standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co‑workers, etc.
• Remain compliant with regards to all OH&S policies, procedures and required activities (i.e. updated safety boards, inventory on First Aid Kits, proper chemical handling, monthly safety talks, etc.).

Qualifications

• 5+ years culinary experience regardless of industry.
• Experience in leadership role, either individual contributor or people manager.
• Journeyman or Red Seal Certification in the Cook trade or equivalent preferred.
• Valid WHMIS and 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.

Physical Demands and 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).

Benefits

This role also includes group health and dental benefits, complimentary chef coats and non‑slip shoes of your choosing, employee meal plan, paid vacation time, paid sick time, up to 50% reimbursement for professional development initiatives (ex: Red Seal certification), and more!

About Aramark

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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