!!! Now Hiring!!!
(Head Chef)
We are looking for a Head Chef for our client Lakehead University. You will be reporting to 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada.
No. of positions - 1
JOB DUTIES:
Plan, organize, and oversee all culinary operations across multiple campus dining locations, including cafeteria services, food outlets, and on-campus catering, ensuring compliance with Aramark’s contractual obligations with Lakehead University.
Direct the daily production of high-volume meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event catering), ensuring all food items are prepared according to standardized recipes, portion specifications, and service timelines.
Lead the preparation of a diverse menu portfolio, including hot entrées, cold stations, grab-and-go items, and specialty dietary offerings (vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free), ensuring consistency in quality and presentation.
Develop and implement rotating menu cycles (weekly/seasonal) based on student demand, academic calendar, and campus events, while maintaining nutritional balance and cost efficiency.
Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of cooks, prep staff, and kitchen support personnel; implement structured scheduling, performance management, and ongoing skills development programs.
Enforce strict compliance with provincial and corporate food safety standards, including HACCP principles and Aramark’s SAFE and Quality Assurance (QA) programs.
Monitor food cost controls, including portioning, waste reduction strategies, and yield optimization, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.
Manage inventory systems, including forecasting, ordering, receiving, and storage of food products and supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing spoilage.
Conduct regular inspections of kitchen facilities, equipment, and storage areas to ensure cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Collaborate with Aramark management and the university to continuously improve service delivery, enhance customer satisfaction, and implement innovative culinary solutions.
Maintain leadership presence during peak service periods, ensuring operational continuity, staff coordination, and high-quality output under pressure.
Prerequisites:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Experience & Skills: 5 years of experience in food industry
Experience working within large-scale institutional or commercial environments, including university or campus facilities
Familiar with managing food service operations in high-volume settings such as cafeterias, dining halls, or multi-service facilities
Language: English
Annual Salary: $62,000 for 40 hours per week
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Terms of Employment: Full-time and permanent
Benefits: 15 vacation days per calendar year, dental, disability, health and other benefits.
Please send your resume to the above-mentioned location or Email at aramarkrecruitment@gmail.com