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Sous Chef

  • Ottawa, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 17, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Oversee and participate in food production, ensuring high-quality and efficient service while managing, training, and motivating kitchen staff. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, address customer concerns and inquiries, and support inventory control and daily labour scheduling.

Job details

Job Description Come join our passionate culinary team! You will have the opportunity to create a wide range of cultural cuisines, work with local partners, feature special dishes with your own flair, and impact our customers' dining experience. We are hiring full-time Sous Chefs to join our team at the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall on Carleton University campus. Working with the management team on a daily basis, the Sous Chef I oversees all activities of our Cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking food, in addition to managing, training, and providing culinary vision and leadership in a high-volume environment. What We Offer Health benefits (full-time employees) Training and development opportunities Employee recognition programs including service awards Meal program Strong focus on a safe and healthy work environment Diverse and inclusive workforce About The Job Oversee and take part in food production for the operation Provide high quality food in a professional and efficient manner Resolve customer concerns in a timely and courteous manner Respond to customer inquiries regarding menu item preparation, including dietary restrictions and allergies Develop and motivate team members by providing culinary leadership and training Manage and task culinary staff while maintaining accountability and fostering an engaging culture Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe and healthy work environment and compliance with food safety regulations Plan and execute food preparation Participate in inventory control and manage daily labour schedules Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures May perform other job duties as required About You Multiple years in the culinary field Professional culinary training is an asset Red Seal Certification is an asset Passion for food and hospitality Excellent people management skills; experience training and supervising team members Working knowledge and training on all health & safety standards and sanitation standards i.e. Food Safe, GHS, Health and Safety Policies, food-handling techniques The selected candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check. 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 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.? #ACAN200

What you’ll do

Oversee and participate in food production, ensuring high-quality and efficient service while managing, training, and motivating kitchen staff. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, address customer concerns and inquiries, and support inventory control and daily labour scheduling.

Requirements

Candidates should have multiple years of culinary experience, with professional culinary training and Red Seal Certification considered assets. They should demonstrate strong people-management and training skills, knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards, and must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits
  • Training And Development Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Meal Program
  • Safe And Healthy Work Environment

Listed skills

  • Food safety · Preferred
  • Sanitation · Preferred
  • Inventory Control · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Food Production
  • Food Preparation And Cooking
  • Culinary Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Staff Training
  • Food Safety
  • Sanitation
  • Inventory Control
  • Labour Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Dietary Restrictions And Allergy Awareness
  • Food-Handling Techniques
  • Health And Safety Compliance
  • Menu Development

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Management & Leadership
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Security & Safety

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