Cook - Canadian Forces Base

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Employee meal plan

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes provided

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Professional development reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Scholarships for dependents

Volunteerism events

Team events

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a Cook to join our team at the Canadian Forces Base on the Halifax waterfront. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, following recipes and safety guidelines, while bringing creativity to menus.

The role requires 3+ years of culinary experience in institutional settings and a commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene. Daytime, full-time schedule with benefits and development opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years culinary experience in institutional settings (hospitals, higher education, or similar).
• Experience with large-quantity batch cooking is an asset.
• Journeyman or Red Seal in Cook trade or equivalent is an asset.
• WHMIS and Food Safe certifications; First Aid is an asset.
• Knowledge of high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work effectively supervised or unsupervised.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong customer service mindset.
• Team player with ability to collaborate for smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Properly store food following safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests.
• Adhere to safety policies including PPE and security of company assets.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Journeyman/Red Seal in Cook trade

Job description

Job Description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team at the Canadian Forces Base on the Halifax waterfront, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity!

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team at the Canadian Forces Base on the Halifax waterfront, 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

• 3+ years culinary experience preferably in institutional industries such as hospitals, higher education, or correctional facilities
• Experience with large quantity batch cooking an asset
• Working towards Journeyman or Red Seal Certification in the Cook trade or equivalent considered an asset
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Additional certification may be required by work location
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations

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).

This position is full time with a daytime Monday to Friday schedule. Aramark Canada offers extended health benefits, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, paid sick time, paid vacation time, up to 50% reimbursement for professional development initiatives (ex: Red Seal), opportunities for advancement, scholarship opportunities for dependents of employees, volunteerism events, team events, and more!

The successful candidate must complete and pass a series of background checks, inlcuding having their fingerprints taken. This process may take up to several weeks to conclude.

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The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.