Cook

Aramark Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Ottawa is hiring full-time Prep Cooks to join our east-end business dining locations. You will prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods in the kitchen, with some roles in front of customers requiring strong service skills.

This role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, reliability and pride in delivering quality meals. You will contribute to a fast-paced, professional kitchen and support a welcoming dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food service

Job description

The Role

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 Busines Dining would love to have you on our team!

We are hiring full-time Prep Cooks to join our teams in two business dining locations in east end of Ottawa. As a Prep 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 Bring

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

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Security Requirement

This position is located within a high 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 pass a federal security clearance (typically 3?6 months)

A bonus is awarded for 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.?