Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Innovation

Aramark Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a cook to help bring recipes to life and showcase creativity with fresh ingredients and quality equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while preparing diverse dishes and maintaining high standards of presentation.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and adherence to Aramark safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

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
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses 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
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Food handler cert

Math skills

Interpersonal comms

Job description

Aramark Canada is seeking a cook to help bring recipes to life and showcase creativity with fresh ingredients and quality equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while preparing diverse dishes and maintaining high standards of presentation.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and adherence to Aramark safety policies.