Lead Cook - Dalhousie

Aramark Canada; Bible Hill; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation time

Employee meal plan

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes

Professional development support

Job summary

Aramark Canada, Dal Food Services, Dalhousie University Agriculture in Truro, is seeking a Cook 1 with a strong background in large-scale cooking. You will join a celebrated team focused on delivering memorable dining experiences to the Dal community.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and quality, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to menu execution while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of culinary experience across any setting.
• Experience with large quantity batch cooking is required.
• Journeyman or Red Seal Certification is preferred.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe certificates are expected.

Responsibilities

• Trains and guides staff on duties, food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and production guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping as needed.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Decorates, portions, and presents food per guidelines.
• Stores food safely and maintains hygiene in the workspace.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive guest interactions.
• Complies with Aramark safety policies and asset protection.

Skills

Culinary experience

Large quantity batch cooking

Leadership experience

WHMIS

Food Safe Certification

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman/Red Seal in Cook trade

Job description

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!

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!

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+ years culinary experience regardless 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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