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Aramark is recruiting a Catering Chef to manage our Conference, Meeting and Events Catering in a corporate business dining setting in downtown Toronto. The Catering Chef oversees all culinary operations for corporate catering such as executive meetings, client events, and employee functions. This role ensures consistent, high-quality menu execution and exceptional guest experience. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Catering Manager, the Catering Chef develops and delivers innovative, upscale, and cost-effective catering solutions within a business dining environment.
Job Responsibility:
Develops and executes customized catering menus for diverse corporate events and executive functions
Ensures high-level culinary production through precise flavour profiling, presentation standards, and portion control
Leads, trains and directs kitchen staff to optimize workflow, productivity, and event execution quality
Enforces strict food safety, sanitation and HACCP protocols across all prep, cooking, holding and storage areas
Manages procurement, inventory levels, and cost controls to meet financial targets and reduce waste
Collaborates with the Executive Chef and cross-functional catering, events and service teams to ensure seamless operational execution
Modifies menus and production processes to meet dietary restrictions, allergen requirements and client-specific needs
Conducts client tastings and supports menu planning and event customization to ensure stakeholder satisfaction
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:
Minimum 5 years culinary experience in including upscale fine dining and recipe creation
Previous kitchen management is required
Culinary diploma or degree is required
Red Seal Certification is preferred
Experience with menu construction, culinary trends, chef training, coaching and development
Proven ability to develop menu offerings for day-to-day offerings and executive catered events
Experience scheduling staff, managing inventory, food and labour costs, and wastage
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are required
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