Creative Cook 2 - Flavor Explorer & Safe Prep Pro

Aramark Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment. You will be surrounded by fresh ingredients and modern equipment, with opportunities to experiment with cuisines and techniques while following safety guidelines.

You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, and cook using multiple methods, while delivering quality plates and maintaining cleanliness. This role emphasizes safety, customer service, and collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food handling and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math

Interpersonal comms

Job description

Aramark Canada is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment. You will be surrounded by fresh ingredients and modern equipment, with opportunities to experiment with cuisines and techniques while following safety guidelines.

You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, and cook using multiple methods, while delivering quality plates and maintaining cleanliness. This role emphasizes safety, customer service, and collaboration with the team.