Cook - Dalhousie

Aramark•Halfiax, NS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to develop your culinary skills in a unique food services environment? As a Cook on our Dal Food Services team at Dalhousie University, 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!

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

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