Cook 1 — Batch-Cooking Pro & Team Mentor

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid vacation time

RRSP

Employee meal plan

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes provided

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Aramark at Dalhousie University in Halifax is seeking a Cook 1 to join Dal Food Services. You will train staff, cook using standardized recipes, and set up efficient workstations while maintaining high food-safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years’ culinary experience, batch cooking for large quantities, and relevant certifications. A union role offering medical/dental benefits and meal plans is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience across various settings.
• Experience with large quantity batch cooking.
• Journeyman or Red Seal Certification in the Cook trade (preferred).
• Leadership experience, either as contributor or manager.
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced); First Aid is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Train and guide staff on duties, food safety and sanitation.
• Cook and prepare food following recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping and peeling.
• Safely use utensils and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam using varied methods.
• Portion and garnish food per guidelines.
• Store food per safety policies; clean and sanitize areas.
• Maintain excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follow Aramark safety policies including asset security.

Skills

Leadership experience

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Journeyman or Red Seal Certification in Cook trade

Tools

WHMIS

Food Safe Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Aramark at Dalhousie University in Halifax is seeking a Cook 1 to join Dal Food Services. You will train staff, cook using standardized recipes, and set up efficient workstations while maintaining high food-safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years’ culinary experience, batch cooking for large quantities, and relevant certifications. A union role offering medical/dental benefits and meal plans is provided.