Cook - CFB Military Base

Aramark•Halifax, NS

7d•CA$18 - CA$20•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to leave the unpredictable hours of standard restaurant kitchens behind? We are seeking a reliable and passionate Cook to join our food services team at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) on the Halifax waterfront. This unique culinary role offers the perfect blend of high-volume kitchen excitement and professional stability, featuring a Monday to Friday day-time schedule, and a supportive team environment. If you hold a strong foundation in food safety and high-standard volume cooking, and you are looking for a role that offers true work-life balance while serving a dedicated base community, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

3+ years culinary experience preferably in institutional industries such as hospitals, higher education, or correctional facilities
Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene
Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations
The successful candidate must complete and pass a series of background checks, inlcuding having their fingerprints taken.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large quantity batch cooking an asset
Working towards Journeyman or Red Seal Certification in the Cook trade or equivalent considered an asset
Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset
Additional certification may be required by work location

Responsibilities

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
Ensures security of company assets