JOB DESCRIPTION

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 1 is responsible for preparing, cooking and serving a variety of foods in accordance with the menu.

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.

• 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