JOB DESCRIPTION

Come join our passionate culinary team! We are hiring a full-time Executive Sous Chef to join our Carleton Dining Services team at the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall on Carleton University Campus. 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.
Reporting to the Executive Chef of the Board Plan, the Executive Sous Chef oversees all activities of our Sous Chefs, Cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking food in a high-volume environment. The Executive Sous Chef also provides training, culinary vision and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Multiple years in the culinary field; professional culinary training
• 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 (Food Safe, GHS, Health and Safety Policies, food-handling techniques)
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Experience with food and labour costing
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

• Oversee and participate in food production for the operation
• Provide high quality food in a professional and efficient manner
• Supervises production lines to ensure portion control, including maximum utilization of employees and equipment
• 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 culinary staff while maintaining accountability and fostering an engaging culture
• Responsible for ensuring a safe & healthy work environment
• Supports execution of Aramark’s food management, food safety and labour management systems
• Participate in menu planning and development
• Oversee inventory control and labour schedules
• Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures
• May perform other job duties as required