Food Prep & Cook - Fresh, Safe & Efficient

Aramark Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a Food Prep Worker in our Ottawa facility to prepare and portion meals using daily worksheets and standardized recipes. You will follow food handling procedures, rotate stock for freshness, and manage leftovers per Aramark standards.

You will also maintain clean storage and prep areas, sanitize workstations, and adhere to safety policies and training requirements, contributing to a safe, efficient kitchen operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark Canada is seeking a Food Prep Worker in our Ottawa facility to prepare and portion meals using daily worksheets and standardized recipes. You will follow food handling procedures, rotate stock for freshness, and manage leftovers per Aramark standards.

You will also maintain clean storage and prep areas, sanitize workstations, and adhere to safety policies and training requirements, contributing to a safe, efficient kitchen operation.