Cook

Aramark Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen in Halifax. You'll work with fresh ingredients and top equipment, exploring different cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare, portion, and store foods with a focus on quality, consistency, and customer service, maintaining a clean, organized workstation and contributing to a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, 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

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Math basics

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Slicers

Knives

Job description

Job Description

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. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! -

Job 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

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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

#ACAN200

Education

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.

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing ? a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work ? our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark is an equal opportunities employer.