Lead Cook

Aramark; Bible Hill; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid vacation time

Employee meal plan

Uniforms and safety shoes

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Aramark Dal Food Services in Truro is seeking a Cook 1 who can support kitchen operations with standard recipes and safety practices. You will prepare meals, set up stations, and maintain cleanliness while delivering friendly service to guests and teams.

Ideal candidates have strong cooking experience, the ability to work in a busy environment, and a positive attitude. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, vacation time, and meal plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years culinary experience, regardless of industry
• Experience with large quantity batch cooking
• Journeyman or Red Seal Certification preferred
• Experience in leadership role is an asset
• WHMIS and Food Safe certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Trains and guides staff on duties, safety, and cooking methods
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping
• Safely uses knives and kitchen tools
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams using various methods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines
• Stores food per safety policies
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude
• Follows Aramark safety policies including sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman Certification

Red Seal Certification

Tools

WHMIS

Food Safe

First Aid

Job description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about creating experiences that leave a lasting impression? We are seeking a Cook 1 to join the celebrated Dal Food Services team at Dalhousie University Agriculture in Truro!

The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following 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 uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Qualifications

• 5+ yearsculinary experienceregardless of industry
• Experience with large quantity batch cooking required
• Journeyman or Red Seal Certification in the Cook trade or equivalent preferred
• Experience in leadership role, either individual contributor or people manager an asset
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Additional certification may be required by work location
• Skilled in task prioritization and time management
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations

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).

Aramark offers medical and dental benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick time, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives, and more!

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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.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. 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.

The pay range for this position is $22.98 - $22.98.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.