Prep Cook

Aramark Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Meal program

Safe and healthy work environment

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Job summary

Aramark Canada is hiring full-time Prep Cooks to join Carleton University campus locations in Ottawa. You will prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods in back-of-house or on the line, with potential customer-facing preparation.

The role emphasizes strong teamwork, service excellence, and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced dining environment on campus.

Qualifications

• Food service experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitization and health standards.
• Enjoy working with others in a team setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chef and Cooks with daily menu preparation.
• Cook on the line, grill, and use ovens.
• Prepare stations with food and assemble cooked products.
• Serve food while providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area.
• Assist with culinary auditing and food safety measures.
• Follow Aramark Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding experience? Do you have experience working in food services and are looking for a position in a company that can provide career growth and opportunity? Carleton Dining Services would love to have you on our team! We are hiring full-time Prep Cooks to join our team in locations on Carleton University campus. As a Prep Cook you will prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods in either back of the house or on the line. Cooks in this role may be preparing food in front of the customer, requiring strong customer service skills.

What We Offer

• Health benefits (full-time employees)
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs including service awards
• Meal program
• Strong focus on a safe and healthy work environment
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

About The Job

• Assist Sous Chef and Cooks with preparation of daily menu
• Cook on the line, grill, and use ovens
• Prepare stations with food
• Assembly of cooked products
• Serve food while providing exceptional customer service
• Maintain continual cleaning and sanitizing of surrounding work area
• Assist with culinary auditing, and food safety measures
• Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures
• May perform other job duties as required

About You

• Food service experience required
• Knowledge of food, sanitization, and health and safety standards
• Enjoy working with others in a team setting
• Excellent customer service skills

The selected candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check.

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.