Lead Cook

1 week ago

Halifax, Canada Aramark Full time

Requisition #: 564193
- Location: Halifax, NS, CA, B3K 5X5
- Career Area: Hourly & Seasonal
- Description:
We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities.

We’re seeking a Sous Chef to join the Dining Services team at the Canadian Forces Base on the Halifax waterfront. As the Sous Chef, you will report to the Food Service Director and is responsible for providing culinary leadership in the planning, production, administration and management of a high-quality food service at the CFB.

Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career.

**Responsibilities**:

- Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
- Trains and guides culinary team members on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
- Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
- Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
- Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
- Safely uses all food utensils including knives
- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
- Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
- Ensures security of company assets

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years’ experience in culinary field required
- 2+ years’ experience in leadership role required
- Culinary degree or Red Seal considered an asset
- Strong relationship building skills with clients and customers
- Experience with food and labor costing considered an asset
- Assertive, professional and positive with ability to lead in a stressful environment
- Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
- This position will require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of min. 25 lbs.
- This position will require standing for extended periods of time

This position is full-time, permanent with a Monday to Friday daytime schedule. This position comes with health benefits, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and shoes, up to 50% reimbursement for professional development courses and programs within our outside Aramark, opportunities for advancement, and more

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**About Aramark**:
**Our Mission**

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**About Aramark**

**Accommodation Statement**

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

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