Cook - Dining Hall

Aramark; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Ottawa is looking for full-time and part-time Cooks. Responsibilities include cooking food, ensuring quality and safety, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in culinary fields, knowledge of food standards, and a teamwork ethos. This position offers health benefits, training, and a focus on a safe work environment.

Benefits

Health benefits (full-time employees)

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Meal program

Safe work environment

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Qualifications

• Experience with various cooking methods and basic food preparation.
• Knowledge of food, sanitization, and health and safety standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Cook food following recipes for a high-volume kitchen.
• Ensure adherence to recipes to meet dietary requirements.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service at all times.
• Assist with culinary auditing and food safety measures.
• Maintain continual cleaning and sanitizing of the work area.

Skills

Experience in the Culinary field

Basic food preparation

Cooking methods

Knowledge of food safety standards

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding experience? Are you an experienced Cook looking for a position in a company that can provide career growth and opportunity? Carleton Dining Services would love to have you on our team!

We are hiring full-time and part-time Cooks to join our team in the Food Court and the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall on Carleton University campus. Our Cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality food, sometimes in front of the customer at action stations, and will require strong customer service skills.

What We Offer

• Health benefits (full-time employees)
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs including service awards
• Meal program
• Strong focus on a safe and healthy work environment
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

About the Job

• Cook food following recipes for a high-volume kitchen
• Ensure adherence to recipes to meet any dietary requirements
• Take culinary lead on the floor within the location
• Ensure consistent quality, preparation, and presentation of food
• Provide courteous, professional customer service at all times
• Assist with controlling waste and spoilage
• Assist with culinary auditing, and food safety measures
• Assist with weekly inventory
• Maintain continual cleaning and sanitizing of surrounding work area
• Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures
• May perform other job duties as required

About You

• Experience in the Culinary field
• Experience with basic food preparation and various cooking methods
• Knowledge of food, sanitization, and health and safety standards
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Problem solving
• Planning and organizing skills
• Enjoy working with others in a team setting

The selected candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check.

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.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.