Lead Cook: Craft Dishes, Guide the Kitchen Team

Aramark; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a First Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines within a safe environment in Canada. The role includes supervising staff, training on food safety, and operating ovens, grills, and other equipment to ensure consistent quality.

Ideal candidates will have prior cooking experience and a valid food safety certification; supervisory experience is preferred and beneficial for staff coordination and timely production.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proven knowledge of basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Food safety certification required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a First Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines within a safe environment in Canada. The role includes supervising staff, training on food safety, and operating ovens, grills, and other equipment to ensure consistent quality.

Ideal candidates will have prior cooking experience and a valid food safety certification; supervisory experience is preferred and beneficial for staff coordination and timely production.