Creative Cook & Kitchen Helper (Evenings)

Aramark; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Weekends off

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook/Kitchen Helper to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking techniques. You’ll work alongside a supportive team, following production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver quality meals.

This role offers on-the-job training, most weekends off, and opportunities to explore different cuisines. Evening and some holiday shifts are required, with a focus on customer service and food safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook/kitchen helper or in a related role preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification; courses provided at no cost.
• 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

Cook/kitchen helper exp

Food safety basics

Food safety certification

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook/Kitchen Helper to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking techniques. You’ll work alongside a supportive team, following production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver quality meals.

This role offers on-the-job training, most weekends off, and opportunities to explore different cuisines. Evening and some holiday shifts are required, with a focus on customer service and food safety.