Culinary Lead Cook – Fast-Paced Dining Hall

Aramark; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (full-time)

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Meal program

Safe and healthy work environment

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Job summary

Aramark's Carleton University dining team in Ottawa is hiring full-time Cooks for the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall. You will prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting, sometimes at action stations, while delivering courteous customer service.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting with inventory and waste control, and ensuring food safety and presentation standards. A criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Culinary field.
• Experience with basic food preparation and various cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food, sanitization, and health and safety standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Enjoy working with others in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Cook food following recipes for a high-volume kitchen.
• Ensure adherence to recipes to meet any dietary requirements.
• Take culinary lead on the floor within the location.
• Ensure consistent quality, preparation, and presentation of food.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service at all times.
• Assist with controlling waste and spoilage.
• Assist with culinary auditing, and food safety measures.
• Assist with weekly inventory.
• Maintain continual cleaning and sanitizing of surrounding work area.
• Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures.
• May perform other job duties as required.

Skills

Culinary field experience

Food preparation

Food safety knowledge

Prioritization

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Team player

Job description

Aramark's Carleton University dining team in Ottawa is hiring full-time Cooks for the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall. You will prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting, sometimes at action stations, while delivering courteous customer service.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting with inventory and waste control, and ensuring food safety and presentation standards. A criminal background check is required.