Culinary Supervisor

Catering Lead Cook

Job Summary

Aramark is recruiting a Catering Lead Cook to support our Conference, Meeting and Events Catering in a corporate setting in downtown Toronto.

Reporting to Catering Chef, the Catering Lead Cook oversees daily catering food production, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety. This role leads on-site preparation and service, coordinates timelines, and supports culinary operations to deliver consistent, high-quality catering experiences.

Job Description

The Culinary Supervisor will coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Aramark Executive Chef to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced.
• Ensure a sufficient inventory is maintained to meet daily needs, record deliveries, deal with discrepancies, and assist with storage
• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times
• Interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend discipline as appropriate

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

• Two to three years’ experience in a related culinary position
• Candidate will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems
• Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills
• Candidate must be willing to be hands on with staff and operations and be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends.

Education

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

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on  Facebook ,  Instagram and  Twitter .

The pay range for this position is $22 - $25 per hour

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily catering food preparation and execution for events and functions
• Ensure food quality, presentation, portioning, and consistency meet company standards
• Coordinate catering timelines to ensure on-time delivery and service
• Supervise and support kitchen team members during catering operations
• Execute menus according to recipes, specifications, and client requirements
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and proper food storage
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to support operational and service goals
• Upholds Aramark’s standard food program, ensuring product quality, consistency, and brand integrity.
• Ensures full compliance with Aramark SAFE standards, Quality Assurance protocols, and all occupational and environmental safety regulations.
• Adheres to all applicable corporate policies, including safety, health and regulatory compliance requirements.