Food Prep Worker

Aramark; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance bonus

Job summary

The Food Prep Worker at Aramark prepares, portions, and helps with meals according to production requirements and Aramark sanitation standards. Using daily worksheets and standardized recipes, you will cook meals, maintain quality rotations, and keep refrigerators clean and organized.

You will follow safety policies, complete required training, and may earn a monetary bonus upon successful federal clearance.

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
• Positive attitude, team player and reliabilty

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food prep

Team player

Reading & writing

Math skills

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

The Food Prep Worker prepares, and portions food items and performs various duties in accordance with production requirements and Aramark sanitation standards. Use of daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

• 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
• Positive attitude, team player and realiablity

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Security Requirement

This position is located within ahigh‑security corporate facility. To meet mandatory federal background verification standards, candidates must have:

• Lived in Canada continuously for the past ten (10) years.
• The ability to complete and a pass a federal security clearance (typically 6-7months)

This requirement applies to all personnel working on‑site and is necessary to obtain security clearance.

A monetary bonus is awarded for the successful completion of the clearance process.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You’ll join a team that values professionalism, positivity, and everyday excellence.
• You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills in customer service, food service operations, and corporate hospitality.
• You’ll be part of a workplace where people genuinely enjoy being great at what they do—and supporting each other along the way.
• You’ll work daytime shifts, Monday to Friday.

About ARAMARK

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

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Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.