Company Description
Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Corporate Services Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Chef Manager.
Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 67 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of services. We pride ourselves on being committed to the highest standard of Employment Equity and Diversity. By partnering with the Stop Hunger Foundation, we have dedicated ourselves to a corporate responsibility by fighting hunger worldwide. Start your journey with Sodexo, as we continue to grow across Canada!
Job Description
How You’ll Make an Impact:
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Manage daily operations of food production including menu planning, purchasing/ordering, inventory, food preparation, and cost management
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Manage financials for the food program including labour cost, food cost, inventory, equipment and materials
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Supervise, mentor, and monitor kitchen team and evaluate performance to ensure a high level of productivity and the best use of team member capabilities
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Establish operating standards, implement quality improvements
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Oversee catering functions and special events for internal and external clients/ groups
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Establish and maintain business relationships with vendors and suppliers
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Promote and assist in the marketing of the food program to both internal and external audiences
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Constant analysis of the culinary program; identifying efficiencies and areas of opportunity within our culinary operations
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Meet and collaborate with client initiatives to progress agreed upon efforts and provide feedback
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Ensure compliance of all Company standards and Provincial/Federal Legislation
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Ensure compliance to all Food Safety, Food System Management and HACCP Policies and Procedures
Qualifications
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
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Red Seal Certification preferred
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5 years’ experience in Chef leadership role
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Previous University, College or Private School environment experience an asset
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Knowledge in the understanding and preparation of a variety of cuisines is an asset
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Knowledge of industry standards and Legislative Policies and Procedures
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Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, team-centric and safety driven environment
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Proven organizational skills and strong computer capabilities including Microsoft Office use
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with customers, clients and staff at all levels
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Ability to work, problem solve and provide solutions independently
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Experience in sustainable and plant-based menu preparation is an asset
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Genuine desire to provide customer service experiences beyond expectations
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A passion for food and for people
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Ability to pass both a standard background check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
Additional Information
What Sodexo Can Offer You:
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Flexible work environment
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Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
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Training and development programs
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Countless opportunities for growth
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Corporate responsibility & sustainability
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2021 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer
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2021 Canada’s Greenest Employers
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2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company
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Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company – Gold Level
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And so much more!
Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.
Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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