Cook

Aramark Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Lethbridge is hiring a Cook to prepare and creatively present a variety of dishes. The role requires following safety protocols and maintaining a positive customer service attitude. Ideal candidates will have experience in cooking and a solid understanding of food safety standards. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to ignite your passion for cooking and excel in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vacation

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math skills

Education

Background in culinary arts or food service

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 flexing 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

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

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.

At Aramark, 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.

Education

Education requirements are not specified but a background in culinary arts, food service, or related field is preferred.

Benefits

Beneficial benefits include health insurance, vacation, and training opportunities.

Application Information

Apply online at Aramark Careers.