Cook

Aramark Canada; Truro; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our food service team. You will contribute to menu execution, prepare a variety of dishes, and work with standardized recipes in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, proper portioning, and timely service while maintaining a clean workstation and positive guest interactions. A willingness to obtain food safety certification and collaborate with teammates is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and sanitation standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and guests.
• Willingness to obtain food safety certification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, chop, and prepare food items.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Ensure food is stored and handled safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and utensils.
• Provide friendly, professional service to guests and coworkers.

Skills

Cooking

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Food safety certification

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

• 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).

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.