Food Prep Worker II - Cook

Aramark; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Prep Worker II to join their team. In this role, you will assist cooks and chefs by preparing ingredients and ensuring that food is prepared according to established recipes and safety guidelines. Your responsibilities will include measuring, chopping, and mixing ingredients, as well as maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This position requires physical stamina and a commitment to food safety standards. If you are passionate about food preparation and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous food prep experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper knife handling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of work areas and equipment.
• Ensures adherence to food safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knife Handling

Food Safety Regulations

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Utensils

Job description

The Food Prep Worker II is responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, or food service managers by preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks. The Food Prep Worker II should prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares 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 utilizes a variety of utensils including knives
• 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 attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Previous food prep experience preferred
• Knowledge of various food prep methods, proper knife handling, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage preferred
• Must be able to obtain required food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.