Food Prep Worker III - Cook

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

Job summary

Aramark in Toronto is looking for a Food Prep Worker III to assist cooks and chefs by preparing ingredients and performing food preparation tasks. The role requires considerable food prep experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing food according to recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a positive service experience. This position may include various physical demands.

Qualifications

• Considerable food prep experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep methods and food safety regulations preferred.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife handling

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Basic math and counting skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

The Food Prep Worker III 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 recipe
• 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 guest, customers, clients, co‑workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Qualifications

• Considerable food prep experience preferred
• May act as an informal resource for those with less experience
• Operates with limited supervision
• Knowledge of various food prep methods, accurate knife handling, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage preferred
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

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).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.