Food Prep Worker III - Cook

Aramark Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a Food Prep Worker III in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves assisting cooks and chefs by preparing ingredients and performing key food service tasks under established guidelines.

The ideal candidate has considerable food prep experience, strong knowledge of food safety, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role requires physical engagement and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Qualifications

• Considerable preferred experience in food preparation.
• Ability to act as a resource for less experienced staff.
• Limited supervision capabilities.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is required.
• Must acquire food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Safely utilize utensils including knives.
• Arrange and garnish food according to guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and utensils.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife handling

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Job description

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 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 guests, customers, clients, and co‑workers
• Adheres to 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 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).

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.