Sous Chef

Join the culinary team at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Aramark provides food, beverage and catering services to the faculty and external partners for events. Over 1,000 customers are served daily at various food outlets and dining halls.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, The Sous Chef is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Sous Chef may be responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the culinary operation. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

• Schedules and assigns daily work to 4 kitchen cooks; oversees completion of tasks
• Instrumental in the preparation of food products designated for any of the food outlets
• Estimates food consumption based on allocation; responsible for ordering produce
• Cooks and prepares a variety of food using standardized production recipes
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, uses various cooking methods for meat, vegetables, etc.
• Oversees numerous catering events of varying group sizes – buffet and plated service
• Assists in organizing, cleaning and sanitizing cooking and food service equipment
• Responsible for inventory, prepares cleaning schedules using PRIMA program
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, proper food safety, cooking methods, etc.
• Assists in other areas in the kitchen as required and directed by the Executive Chef

• 3+ years culinary experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Cook's papers or the completion of a recognized culinary program an asset
• Repertoire of cooking methods, stock and soup preparation, sauce cookery
• Adequate computer skills to learn Aramark programs for ordering, scheduling, etc.
• Strong communication skills; positive attitude; good initiative; team player
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate numerous catering events
• The shift includes evenings and weekends

What We Offer

• Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
• Aramark Canada's Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
• Three (3) week's annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
• Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees

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 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.