Executive Chef - St. Thomas University

Job 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 looking for an Executive Chef for St. Thomas University campus food service operation.

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. 

Culinary experiences and well-maintained environments are fundamental to student success. From brain-powering ingredients to comforting flavor combinations, nutritious food doesn’t have to be boring. Aramark chefs and dietitians are constantly reviewing the latest insights and food trends to find the next culinary innovation and help students discover their love of food.

We partner with you to enhance the student experience, support parents, and collaborate with administration, all while delivering on the expectations of parents and the community.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for culinary production of our proprietary healthy, hot, and cold stations
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistence
• Manage a Sous Chef and brigade of cooks ensuring operational procedures are followed 
• Oversee weekly menu planning from new or formulated recipes in our PRIMA database
• Prepare and execute campus caterings for faculty, students and guests as required
• Establish presentation techniques and quality standards, plan and price menus 
• Estimate food consumption and remain within budget for food and labour costs
• Conduct inventory, place orders, receive deliveries; reconcile orders as required
• Train, manage and direct kitchen staff; coordinate all culinary related activities
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance; ensure proper safety and sanitation 

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.   

Qualifications

• Culinary degree of diploma and hospitality training is required 
• Minimum 3-5 5 years culinary management experience is required
• Previous experience managing a unionized staff is a definite asset
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, customers, staff and management

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

Education

Trade School

About Aramark

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 all 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 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. 

The pay range for this position is $65,000.00 - $70,000.00.