Sous Chef

Job Description

Come join our passionate culinary team! You will have the opportunity to create a wide range of cultural cuisines, work with local partners, feature special dishes with your own flair, and impact our customers’ dining experience.

We are hiring full-time Sous Chefs to join our team at the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall on Carleton University campus. Working with the management team on a daily basis, the Sous Chef I oversees all activities of our Cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking food, in addition to managing, training, and providing culinary vision and leadership in a high-volume environment.

What We Offer

• Health benefits (full-time employees)
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs including service awards
• Meal program
• Strong focus on a safe and healthy work environment
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

About the Job

• Oversee and take part in food production for the operation
• Provide high quality food in a professional and efficient manner
• Resolve customer concerns in a timely and courteous manner
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding menu item preparation, including dietary restrictions and allergies  
• Develop and motivate team members by providing culinary leadership and training
• Manage and task culinary staff while maintaining accountability and fostering an engaging culture
• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe and healthy work environment and compliance with food safety regulations
• Plan and execute food preparation
• Participate in inventory control and manage daily labour schedules
• Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures
• May perform other job duties as required

About You

• Multiple years in the culinary field
• Professional culinary training is an asset
• Red Seal Certification is an asset
• Passion for food and hospitality
• Excellent people management skills; experience training and supervising team members
• Working knowledge and training on all health & safety standards and sanitation standards i.e. Food Safe, GHS, Health and Safety Policies, food-handling techniques

The selected candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check.

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters. 

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The hourly wage range for this role is $26/hr to $29/hr.