Cook - SMU Student Center

Aramark Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

RRSP

Employee meal plan

Uniforms and safety shoes provided

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Aramark Canada at Saint Mary's University is seeking a Cook to contribute to the SMU Dining team, bringing recipes to life with creativity amid fresh ingredients and top equipment.

You will follow production guidelines, prepare meals for the Student Center Pub, and maintain high standards of food safety and customer service in a union environment. The role requires teamwork, adaptability, and reliable, consistent work ethic across shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years culinary experience in institutional settings preferred (hospitals, universities, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygienic practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and trimming.
• Safely use knives and other utensils; operate ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Cook using diverse methods; roast, steam, grill, and bake as required.
• Garnish and portion foods according to guidelines; store food safely.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Journeyman/Red Seal (asset)

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your culinary skills in a unique food services environment? As a Cook on our SMU Dining team at Saint Mary's University, 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

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes at the Student Center Pub
• 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 is a union position with SEIU Local 2.

Aramark offers medical and dental benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick time, RRSP, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives, and more!

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About Aramark

Our Mission

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.

About Aramark

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.

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