Sous Chef - Executive Dining and Catering

at  Aramark

JOB DESCRIPTION

Aramark is recruiting a Sous Chef for our Executive Catering and Fine Dining operation in a business tower located in downtown Toronto. This is an opportunity to showcase your culinary education and skills to prepare healthy gourmet meals for the Executive Branch. This is a Monday-Friday day shift position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years culinary experience preferably in fine dining establishments or 5-star hotels
• A culinary degree or diploma is required
• Understanding and/or the ability to prepare authentic international dishes using cross cultural ingredients
• Must have well developed plate, platter and buffet presentation skills or experience in fine dining
• Must possess good knife skills and uphold the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, pantry, fridges, and freezers
• Experience conducting inventories, balancing food costs and scheduling is an asset
• Previous kitchen staff training and management is preferred
• Must possess a great attitude, and be a strong team member
  Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request

• Works with the culinary team to create menus for premium service buffets and plated functions for Executive Dining and Catering
• Establishes presentation techniques and quality standards, plans, and executes menus
• Collaborates with other chefs on internal initiatives; provides training and direction to kitchen staff as required
• Manage, direct, and supervise 2 junior culinary staff
• Prep and order items required to facilitate lunch, catering, and occasional evening functions
• Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
• Maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
• Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; always maintaining food quality and safety
• Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations
  At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change, or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.