Director of development Jobs in Oakville, ON

Job Description

The Culinary Development Chef is responsible for the accelerated development of significant culinary initiatives, that generate operational culinary support tools driving demand and contributing to Business Unit growth and operational excellence. This position will work with the Canadian Culinary Innovation Center team and will have close collaboration and engagement with operations, marketing, procurement, as well as our preferred supplier partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Development of recipes reflective of consumer insights, current trends, flavor profiles and competitive strategies that are relevant to channel, quality tier, brand, food cost and nutritional guidance while maintaining accurate portion and yielding consistent with the culinary innovation process.
• Coordination and collaboration with Global Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure quality specified products are used in development and are also in broad distribution, inclusive of commodity ingredients to ensure seamless field execution and exceptional consumer satisfaction.
• Creation of specific training tools as identified per project to include Build Diagrams, Operational Flow Diagrams and Key ingredient List. Conduct operational training sessions for concepts as required.
• Leveraging strategic, third-party relationships with manufacturers, consultants, trade councils, commissions and boards to enable thought leadership and innovative development.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts degree
• Red Seal Certification
• Minimum 5 years progressive culinary experience, post degree completion
• Experience with new concept, menu and recipe development
• Excellent presentation, written & verbal communication skills
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, recipe database

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

What We Offer OR Aramark Compensation Includes:

• 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