General Help/Cook

Aramark Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada at Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario is hiring Cooks/General Help to join a fast-paced kitchen. The role emphasizes reliability, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work at a steady productive pace while maintaining food quality, consistency, and safety.

You will prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, including omelets for weekend brunch, keep stock, sanitize work areas, assist other stations, and adhere to ARAMARK policies.

Qualifications

• Must work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Multi-tasking and customer-oriented approach required.
• Team player with attention to detail.
• Experience in food service and cooking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve short order foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Cook omelets in front of customers for weekend brunch.
• Maintain stock levels and report low items.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized.
• Ensure sample plates for specials before lunch and dinner.
• Provide efficient service with strong customer care.
• Clean grill, hood, and steam table daily.
• Prepare food attractively in taste and presentation.
• Restock condiments and assist other stations as needed.
• Assist with end-of-day cleanup and equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to ARAMARK policies and safety.
• Maintain positive attitude with guests and coworkers.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Multitask

Team player

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for Cooks/General Help who bring a positive attitude, reliability, a willingness to learn and the motivation to work at a productive pace. Our kitchen operates in a fast-paced production environment, so successful candidates must work efficiently and with a sense of urgency while maintaining our standards for food quality, consistency and safety. We are hiring with Aramark Canada at our Fleming College location in Peterborough, Ontario.

Job Responsibilities

• For the preparation and service of all Short Order Foods for Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner.


• Cook omelets in front of customers for Weekend Brunch.


• Ensure an adequate supply of food/materials required according to the fluctuations of demand.


• Report all low stock items to the Chef.


• Maintain continual cleaning and sanitizing of surrounding work area.


• Ensure that a sample plate for the Short Order Special is prepared before lunch & dinner service.


• Provide efficient service while maintaining good customer service.


• Ensure that the grill, ventilation hood, and steam table are cleaned daily after service.


• Prepare the food in an appetizing manner, in both taste and presentation.


• Pull out any frozen food needed for service with adequate time frame.


• Assist other stations to do preparation during down time.


• Clean the Stir-Fry area and work station at the end of the day.


• Ensure all necessary condiments are available for customers.


• Clean the Pot washing machine at the end of the day.


• Adhere to ARAMARK Policies and Procedures


• Adhere to ARAMARK Health & Safety Policies


• Perform any other duties as assigned by Chef/Management.


• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a high-stressed, fast paced environment


• Must be a multi-task, customer oriented person with attention to detail


• Team player


• Experience in food service and cooking preferred


• Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

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).

Education

High School Diploma

About Aramark

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.

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 believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

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