Executive Sous Chef - Private School
About The Position
Take your culinary career to the next level! We are recruiting an experienced Executive Sous Chef – a real “Foodie” - to share their culinary expertise and management skills with our team at a prestigious private school in Toronto. The Executive Sous Chef will ignite creative flare to the menu design and execution. Aramark provides culinary services to 1,000 students and faculty daily. The Executive Sous Chef plays an integral role in leading the kitchen brigade in the preparation, presentation and execution of our food services. Culinary experiences and well-maintained environments are fundamental to student success. From brain-powering ingredients to comforting flavor combinations, nutritious food doesn’t have to be boring. Aramark chefs and dietitians are constantly reviewing the latest insights and food trends to find the next culinary innovation and help students discover their love of food. We partner with you to enhance the student experience, support parents, and collaborate with administration, all while delivering on the expectations of parents and the community.
Requirements
- Requires 3-5 years culinary experience in a similar role
- A culinary degree or diploma is required
- Requires knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions, intolerances and nutritional balance
- Knowledge and experience preparing various international dishes, standard baking skills
- Computer literacy is required to navigate on-line programs and email communications
- Well-developed interpersonal skills; above average verbal and written communication
- Organization, ability to multi-task and meet with shifting priorities in a calm manner
Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively with management in the creation of new menu items
- Responsible for the preparation of meal service ensuring excellence in presentation and quality
- Assists with catering events and execution and delivery of selected menu options
- Responsible for training and managing 8-10 cooks and guiding general help
- Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
- Prepare recipes and standardize production recipes for consistent quality
- Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, plan and price menus
- Ensures proper equipment operation, maintenance and safety and sanitation in kitchen
- Harmonious collaboration with staff, management, our client and customers
Benefits
- Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
- Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
- Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
- Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
- Diverse and inclusive workforce
- Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
