Creative Cook: Fresh Kitchen Flavor Innovator

Aramark; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations for applicants with dis

Job summary

Aramark in Ottawa is seeking a motivated Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore different cuisines and cooking styles in a fast-paced environment. You’ll set up stations, follow standardized recipes, and contribute creatively while maintaining production guidelines.

The role requires cooking experience, knowledge of basic food preparation and safety, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or related role preferred
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as sanitation and storage
• Ability to obtain food safety certification
• Basic math and counting skills
• 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

Food prep

Cooking methods

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Ottawa is seeking a motivated Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore different cuisines and cooking styles in a fast-paced environment. You’ll set up stations, follow standardized recipes, and contribute creatively while maintaining production guidelines.

The role requires cooking experience, knowledge of basic food preparation and safety, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.