Prep Cook

Aramark; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Food Prep Worker to support culinary production, prepare and portion foods, and ensure recipes and HACCP guidelines are followed.

You will assist the culinary team, maintain sanitation and stock areas, and help with banquet prep and finished plate presentation. A culinary diploma or equivalent, food handlers certification, and the ability to work under supervision are preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary Diploma or degree from an approved culinary training institution or in process of completing.
• Working knowledge of Cook, Chill Retherm cooking process.
• Ability to work with chocolate and sugar.
• Food Handlers Certification.
• Completed clean criminal background check before first day of employment

Responsibilities

• Support the culinary department as a Prep Cooks in synchronizing culinary food preparation tasks.
• Acts as a role model to the department and ensure day to day production, responds to their questions.
• Reads and follows recipes – demonstrates proficiency in culinary tasks/food items.
• Support and prepared food quantities for the banquets to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
• Prepares and plates final food products ensuring an attractive presentation is achieved.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of culinary trends and uses them where appropriate.
• Ensures proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are always adhered to.
• Ensures cleanliness and high sanitation standards are always maintained.
• Organizes and maintains stock rooms and walk-in refrigerators.
• Able to work with the culinary team on the kitchen side for any extra support and complete schedule.
• At the end of the shift return all food items to designated storage areas - cover and date all perishable items.
• Understands and ensures HACCP guidelines are strictly followed.
• Able to works under supervision.
• Able to complete complex tasks and may provide back up to the 2nd Cook.
• Ensures recipes are followed to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Background check

Culinary knowledge

Education

Culinary Diploma or degree

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Cook Chill Retherm

Chocolate & Sugar handling

Job description

The Food Prep Worker prepares, and portions food items and performs various duties in accordance with production requirements and Aramark sanitation standards. Uses daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the culinary department as a Prep Cooks in synchronizing culinary food preparation tasks.
• Acts as a role model to the department and ensure day to day production, responds to their questions.
• Reads and follows recipes – demonstrates proficiency in culinary tasks/food items.
• Support and prepared food quantities for the banquets to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
• Prepares and plates final food products ensuring an attractive presentation is achieved.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of culinary trends and uses them where appropriate.
• Ensures proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are always adhered to.
• Ensures cleanliness and high sanitation standards are always maintained.
• Organizes and maintains stock rooms and walk-in refrigerators.
• Able to work with the culinary team on the kitchen side for any extra support and complete schedule.
• At the end of the shift return all food items to designated storage areas - cover and date all perishable items.
• Understands and ensures HACCP guidelines are strictly followed.
• Able to works under supervision.
• Able to complete complex tasks and may provide back up to the 2nd Cook.
• Ensures recipes are followed to ensure quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Culinary Diploma or degree from an approved culinary training institution or in process of completing.
• Working knowledge of Cook, Chill Retherm cooking process.
• Ability to work with chocolate and sugar.
• Food Handlers Certification.
• Knowledge on the culinary side as an asset.
• Completed clean criminal background check before first day of employment

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).

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. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

The pay range for this position is $19.55 - $22.51.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.