Cook 1

at  Aramark

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? We are seeking Cooks to join the Dining Services team at Memorial University! 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!
This is a union position with NAPE. This position is part-time, with the possibility of leading to full-time. This position comes with medical and dental benefits for 20+ hours worked, employee meal plan, paid sick time, paid vacation time, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives, scholarships for dependents of employees and more!

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years’ culinary experience preferred
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Red seal certification considered an asset
• Team player; ability to work as a part of team, and independently as required
• Flexible, as evening and weekend work will be required

• Cooks and prepare 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
• Assists other team members as required