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