Cook

Aramark; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a Cook in Oakville, Ontario, to prepare diverse dishes while ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. The ideal candidate should have experience in food preparation and a keen interest in culinary creativity. Responsibilities include cooking, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding customer service standards. This role is physically demanding and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking methods and techniques

Food safety regulations

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Knives

Mixers

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

• 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

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).

Accommodations Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

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.