Arena Concession Cook: Creative Food Prep & Service

Aramark; Halifax; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at Scotia Centre in Halifax, NS is seeking a concession cook to support food and beverage operations. You will cook a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and maintain high safety standards in a fast-paced venue.

We value passion for food, creativity, and teamwork. Experience as a cook and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are required; physical tasks and PPE may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Experience as cook

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark at Scotia Centre in Halifax, NS is seeking a concession cook to support food and beverage operations. You will cook a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and maintain high safety standards in a fast-paced venue.

We value passion for food, creativity, and teamwork. Experience as a cook and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are required; physical tasks and PPE may apply.