Catering Sous Chef Dalhousie University

1 day ago

Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, Canada Aramark Canada Full-time

Lead catering production and event service as a Catering Sous Chef at Dalhousie University, applying professional cooking expertise and food safety knowledge.

Dal-Catering, operated by Aramark, seeks an experienced Catering Sous Chef for campus and off-site events. You will support menu planning, preparation, production, and execution while maintaining food quality and presentation. The work includes high-volume service, staff leadership, event operations, and kitchen organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, prepare, produce, and execute catering menus
  • Lead culinary staff during events and high-volume service
  • Cook menu items with consistent quality and presentation
  • Follow recipes, portion controls, and production sheets
  • Coordinate event setup, service, breakdown, and kitchen operations

Requirements:

  • Previous professional cooking experience
  • Knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in high-volume environments
  • Leadership skills and ability to work independently
  • Availability for required evenings and weekends

Bring culinary leadership, food safety, and high-volume catering skills to Aramark events at Dalhousie University and off-site locations.