Cook

Aramark; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Predictable Monday–Friday schedule

Career growth in corporate hospitality

Job summary

Aramark in Ottawa's east end is hiring full-time Cooks to join our business dining team. You will prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods in a fast-paced corporate kitchen with front‑ or back‑of‑house duties and strong guest interactions.

We value food service experience (min 2 years), knowledge of food safety and sanitation, reliability and a team‑oriented attitude. This on-site role offers a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities to grow culinary and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Food service experience (minimum 2 years).
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Daily production of menu items with precision.
• Work in a team to prepare daily menu while upholding a professional kitchen environment.
• Engage with guests by answering questions about ingredients and preparation methods.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Food safety

Team orientation

Job description

Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding experience? Do you have experience working in food services and are looking for a position in a company that can provide career growth and opportunity? ARAMARK Business Dining would love to have you on our team!

We are hiring full-time Cooks to join our teams in two business dining locations in east end of Ottawa. As a Cook you will prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods in either back of the house or on the line. Cooks in this role may be preparing food in front of the customer, requiring strong customer service skills.

What You’ll Do

• Daily Production— Prepare menu items with precision, ensuring recipes are followed and quality stays consistently high.
• Work in Team— Assist Chef Manger and cooks with preparation of daily menu while upholding a positive, professional kitchen environment.
• Engage With Guests— Answer questions about ingredients, dietary needs, and preparation methods with confidence and care.
• Maintain a High Standard— Uphold food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety practices at all times.

What You'll Bring

• Food service experience (minimum 2 years)
• A positive, team‑focused attitude and pride in delivering great food
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail

Security Requirement

This position is located within ahigh‑security corporate facility. To meet mandatory federal background verification standards, candidates must have:

• Lived in Canada continuously for the past ten (10) years.
• The ability to complete and a pass a federal security clearance (typically 6-7months)

This requirement applies to all personnel working on‑site and is necessary to obtain security clearance.

A monetary bonus is awarded for the successful completion of the clearance process.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll enjoy a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with a 6:30 AM start — no nights, no weekends.
• You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism, positivity, and everyday excellence.
• You’ll have opportunities to grow your culinary skills, leadership abilities, and experience in corporate hospitality.
• You’ll work in an environment where people genuinely care about doing great work — and supporting each other along the way.

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.