Creative Line Cook - Flavor Explorer in a Busy Kitchen

Aramark; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and flex your creativity with fresh ingredients and top equipment.

You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, use a variety of cooking methods, and ensure food safety through proper storage and sanitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety policies as you contribute to delicious meals for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and food safety regulations such as accurate handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate 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

Cook experience

Food safety

Food safety cert

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and flex your creativity with fresh ingredients and top equipment.

You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, use a variety of cooking methods, and ensure food safety through proper storage and sanitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety policies as you contribute to delicious meals for guests.