Cook 1 - Howe Hall - Dal u

Job Description

Cook 1

Aramark Canada East

Dalhousie Food Services

Aramark Canada is currently seeking a number of Cooks to join the team at Dalhousie University! Reporting to the Residence Dining Manager or their designate, the Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking and serving a variety of foods in accordance with the menu.

Job Responsibilities

• Assures quality, courteous customer service is provided to all customers
• Prep and cooks required items in accordance with menu, using grill, ovens, and fryers
• Prep and cook made to order items
• Determine production requirements and identify and incorporate substitute ingredients
• Receive products
• Select, prepare, and modifies food to meet dietary requirements
• Prepare soups including selecting and processing ingredients, cooking and finishing soups
• Prepares thickening and binding agents
• Prepares sauces
• Prepares meats and variety meats including selecting, processing, cooking, and finishing meats and variety meats
• Select, process, cook, and finish finned fishes
• Prepares savory and sweet pastries and pies
• Maintains continual cleaning and sanitizing of surrounding work area
• Assists with culinary auditing, temperature checking of food items within kitchen, stations, fridges and freezers
• Adherence to Aramark's policies and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety and Food Safety
• Provide support and guidance to Food Service Workers with regards to culinary technique and best practice
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to execute all duties under Food Service Worker and Cook 2 classification
• 3+ years prep cook, grill cook, line cook experience
• Leadership experience considered an asset
• Working toward Red Seal considered an asset
• Valid WHMIS, Food Safe Advanced Certification, First Aid Certification considered an asset
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently, supervised and unsupervised
• Must be able to lift, push, pull min. 35 lbs
• Must be flexible, evening and weekend work may be required

This is a unionized position with SEIU Local 2. Aramark offers a medical and dental benefits, RRSP, paid sick time, employee meal plan, up to 50% reimbursement on education programs and courses (ex: Red Seal Certification), complimentary safety shoes and uniforms, company events, and more!

Aramark Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for those with disabilities are available upon request.

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.