At a Glance
- Tasks: Cook and create delicious dishes while experimenting with flavours and cuisines.
- Company: Join Aramark, a global leader in food services with a passion for service.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with a focus on creativity and professional development.
- Why this job: Ignite your culinary passion and make an impact in a vibrant kitchen environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking and knowledge of food safety regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 $ per hour.
Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you'll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!
Job Responsibilities
- Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to 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 a variety of utensils including knives.
- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
- Ensures security of company assets.
Qualifications
- Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
- Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
- Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
- Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
- Demonstrates interpersonal 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).
Grill Cook employer: Aramark Canada
Aramark Canada is an exceptional employer that values strategic leadership and hands-on coaching, providing a dynamic work environment across Southern Vancouver Island. With a strong focus on client satisfaction and employee growth opportunities, team members benefit from a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring meaningful contributions to the community while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development.
