Controls engineer Jobs in Kingston, ON

Job Description

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure quality food production and service excellence.
• Supervise, coach, train, and support kitchen team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management activities.
• Coordinate daily food preparation and service activities to ensure efficient workflow and timely meal delivery.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation standards, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage inventory levels, ordering, receiving, and storage of food and supplies.
• Support food cost management efforts by minimizing waste and promoting operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety regulations and policies.
• Maintain accurate records related to food safety, inventory, training, and operational requirements.
• Address customer needs and implement solutions to enhance the dining experience.
• Support catering services, special events, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Qualifications

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a food service, catering, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant environment, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team while fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to coordinate daily kitchen operations, delegate responsibilities, and maintain high standards of food quality and customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, food cost controls, and waste reduction practices is an asset.
• Valid Food Handler Certification
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a kitchen environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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