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    Cook - Ottawa, Canada - Aramark Canada

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    Job Description

    Every memorable dining experience at Aramark begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team's commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for food preparation with fresh ingredients from Canadian local sourcing as a 2nd cook will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare.

    Job Responsibilities

    Reporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous-Chef, Sous-Chefs, Chef de Parties and 1st Cooks; responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

    • Acts as a senior to the Prep Cooks and ensures day to day production and responds to their questions.

    • Oversees and supports Prep Cooks in synchronizing food preparation tasks.

    • Supports Prep Cooks in all aspects of the role, helping to enhance their cooking skills.

    • Reads and follows recipes - demonstrates proficiency in both hot and cold tasks/food items.

    • Ensures there is sufficiently prepared food quantities for the banquets to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

    • Prepares and plates final food products ensuring an attractive presentation is achieved.

    • Ensures all food orders are completed in an efficient manner.

    • Maintains a strong working knowledge of culinary trends and use them where appropriate.

    • Ensures proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are always adhered to.

    • Ensures cleanliness and high sanitation standards are always maintained.

    • Organizes and maintains stock rooms and walk-in refrigerators.

    • At the end of the shift return all food items to designated storage areas - cover and date all perishable items.

    • Understands and ensures HACCP guidelines are strictly followed.

    • Works with minimal supervision.

    • Able to complete complex tasks and may provide back up to the 1st Cook.

    • Ensures recipes are followed to ensure quality standards are met.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


    • Ability to frequently move about a large facility, which could span several hundred thousand feet, to perform work responsibilities, and inspections.

    • Ability to constantly handle, lift, and operate kitchen equipment.

    • Ability to constantly discern food quality and palatability.

    • Ability to constantly identify and rectify hazardous situations in the workplace.

    • Ability to constantly communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, component management, ARAMARK staff, and vendors.

    • Ability to occasionally operate office equipment.

    • Ability to frequently handle objects weighing 50 lbs or less.

    • Ability to frequently withstand high and low room temperatures and handle hot equipment.

    • Ability to constantly work irregular hours, nights, and weekends.

    • Ability to act as a senior to the Prep Cooks and respond to their enquiries.

    • Ability to ensure Prep Cook production is accurate and timely.

    Qualifications


    • Diploma or Degree from an approved Culinary Training Facility.

    • Interprovincial Red Seal, Journeyman's Papers or international equivalent required.

    • Previous experience in the Culinary field required and large volume production an asset.

    • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

    • Highly responsible & reliable.

    • Working knowledge of Cook, Chill Retherm cooking process.

    • Food Handlers Certification.

    • Completed clean Criminal Background Check before first day of employment.

    REQUIRED TRAINING

    • Orientation to include: AODA Training, Anti-Harassment/Violence Training, Cultural Awareness

    • Health and Safety Training

    • Safe STEP

    Education

    About Aramark

    Our Mission

    Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

    At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

    About Aramark

    The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.


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