Chef Manager - Healthcare

Aramark • Calgary, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Chef Manager, you will plan, guide, and execute contracted services at the Client site. You will work as part of a management team in food and nutrition services, performing tasks such as training, coaching, and administrative duties for employees. Aramark provides industry-leading dining, environmental, facilities, and healthcare services in hospitals. By combining hospitality, science, and culinary expertise, we create environments where caregivers and patients can relax, recharge, and recover.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year College Diploma with a Management, Hotel/Restaurant or Dietetic specialty.
• Provincial or other vocational or professional certification or degree.
• Food Safe Certification an asset.
• Cooking certification not required but an asset.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in Management or Supervision in a Healthcare environment.
• Word, Office and Excel knowledge is required.
• Strong interpersonal, analysis, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen team to ensure all are following standards and procedures, taking responsibility as the Chef Manager for all kitchen operations.
• Complete weekly safety observations of food service staff to ensure a safe work environment and proper safety protocols are being followed.
• When needed, assist in the kitchen to prepare food items in a timely fashion.
• Assist in ensuring all logs are completed accurately (HACCP, sanitizer, dish machine temperature, waste, etc).
• Daily auditing of cleanliness in food service areas as per SOPs.
• Complete monthly inventory according to guidelines and regularly update inventory in accounting software.
• Enter all staff schedules into Kronos one week in advance.
• Lead department meetings and client meetings as assigned, i.e., Food Forum.
• Plan and assist with marketing open houses.
• Complete ordering for Sysco, Agropur, Weston, and Centennial as needed.
• Enter invoices into accounting software daily as needed.
• Ensure staff follow proper food handling procedures, including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone.
• Work with the Dietician to update weekly diet sheets and communicate changes to foodservice staff.
• Assist with menu development.
• Display a polite, spirit-of-service attitude towards customers and co-workers. Maintain a friendly, efficient, and responsive attitude toward the client and client’s customers/residents.
• Perform all work in accordance with Client, Aramark, and regulatory safety procedures and requirements, including WHMIS, OH&S, and Aramark audits.
• Act as interim manager while Operations Manager is away or on vacation and complete all duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more.
• A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark.
• Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.
• Discounts on everyday products and services.
• Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.
• Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.
• A safe, healthy, and positive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree