Creative Cook: Fresh Flavors & Techniques

Aramark; Hamlet of Gunn; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Alberta is looking for a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You’ll work with production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles.

You will set up your workstation, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure proper food safety and sanitation. Strong customer service and a positive demeanor with guests are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate 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 Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking methods

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Certification readiness

Job description

Aramark in Alberta is looking for a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You’ll work with production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles.

You will set up your workstation, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure proper food safety and sanitation. Strong customer service and a positive demeanor with guests are essential in this role.