Catering Chef - Business Dining

• 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

• 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

Red Seal Certification

• 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