Cook - Canadian Forces Base

Aramark Canada; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Employee meal plan

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Professional development reimbursement

Scholarships for dependents

Job summary

Aramark Canada seeks a Cook for the Canadian Forces Base on the Halifax waterfront. You’ll bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore diverse cuisines while following production guidelines.

The full-time role runs Monday to Friday during the day, with health benefits, uniforms, safety shoes, paid time off, and opportunities for development. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years culinary experience in institutional settings such as hospitals or universities.
• Experience with large quantity batch cooking is an asset.
• Pursuing Journeyman or Red Seal in Cook trade is an asset.
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe certifications; First Aid is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and cook meat and vegetables.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food per guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies and sanitize areas.
• Maintain excellent customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Culinary experience

Batch cooking

Journeyman

Red Seal

WHMIS

Food Safe

First Aid

Interpersonal skills

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!

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, including having their fingerprints taken. This process may take up to several weeks to conclude.

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ABOUT ARAMARK

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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.

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 https://www.facebook.com/AramarkCareers Instagram https://instagram.com/aramarkcareers and Twitter https://twitter.com/aramarkcareers.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00.