Cook

Aramark Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in Alberta is seeking a Cook to prepare diverse meals while ensuring safety and quality. The ideal candidate has experience in food preparation and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to customer satisfaction and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Must obtain food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various foods according to guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas.
• Ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Overview

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation — experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• Cooks and prepares 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

Qualifications

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

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. We strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here by contacting human resources through official Aramark channels.