Cook

Aramark•Hamilton, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? 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! Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, Breakfast Cook provides support to the preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home. Position Summary : External Posting - Part Time Permanent Breakfast Cook. 7 hr/day ,28 hr/ bi-weekly. Every Friday and every other weekend (other days as require, open availability)

Requirements

Individuals who are certified with a Cook, Red Seal Certificate ,ompletion of an accredited Program of Culinary school or currently enrolled in a health care food services worker-training program.
Current Food Handlers Certificate from Public Health
Vulnerable Screening Sector Check.
Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a health care or long term care setting.
Must be able to read, write and accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
Must demonstrate proper food preparation and presentation for a variety of cultural preferences.
Must be knowledgeable of the Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
Must be knowledgeable of special, therapeutic, and texture modified diets.
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift.
Must be able to work accurately, quickly, and safely.
Must be an effective team player that works well with others.
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with long-term care residents.
Individuals who are certified with a Cook, completion of an accredited Program of Culinary school or Red Seal Certificate.
Experience as a cook or in a related role required
Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
Must be able to acquire food safety certification
Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Provides support to the preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home.
Able to perform duties assigned by Nutrition Manager
Must have leadership ability and be able to direct the dietary department in the absence of the Nutrition Manager of Dietary Services.