Lead Cook

Aramark; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service provider is hiring a Lead 1st Cook for a remote lodge near Timmins, Ontario. This position is responsible for cooking and preparing food while following food safety procedures and supervising kitchen staff. Candidates should have experience as a cook, knowledge of food preparation principles, and a food safety certification. Benefits include comprehensive packages and transport from Timmins or Cochrane. All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Transportation provided

Travel allowance for remote areas

14 days on/14 days off rotation

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Food safety regulations

Interpersonal skills

Math and counting skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services in partnership with Moose Cree group of companies are hiring for Lead 1st Cooks for a remote lodge near Timmins, ON. The 1st 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. Responsible for proper and timely preparation of the food service as well as supervision of kitchen staff and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Applications that do not have resumes attached, will not be considered.

• Comprehensive benefit packages are offered
• Transportation is provided out of Timmins or Cochrane, ON
• Travel allowance is available for some areas that are further away
• Rotation are 14 days on/ 14 days off

Please note all candidates considered for hire will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment D&A test and criminal background check

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• 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.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective 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).

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.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.