Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Culinary Skills

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

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity and fresh ingredients. Work in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cuisines and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes cooking with various methods, proper food handling, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. Experience in a related role and willingness to obtain food safety certification are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and food safety regulations is required.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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.
• Stores food properly by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and staff.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity and fresh ingredients. Work in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cuisines and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes cooking with various methods, proper food handling, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. Experience in a related role and willingness to obtain food safety certification are required.