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1st Cook

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Aramark UK

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Canada , Ottawa

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Category:
Gastronomy

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Salary:

26.24 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

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!

Job Responsibility:

  • Oversee and support 2nd Cooks and Prep Cooks in synchronizing food preparation tasks
  • Read and follow recipes – prepare and cook hot and cold food items
  • Ensure there is sufficiently prepared food quantities to guarantee the banquets run as smoothly and efficiently as possible
  • Support the Chef de Partie in their planning role and support the culinary team in the absence of Chef de Partie
  • Prepare and plate final food products ensuring an attractive presentation is achieved
  • Ensure all food orders are completed in an efficient manner
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of culinary trends and use them where appropriate
  • Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are always adhered to
  • Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are always maintained
  • Organize and maintain 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
  • Works with minimal supervision
  • Support 2nd Cooks and Prep Cooks on all aspects of the role, helping to enhance their cooking skills
  • Understand and ensure HACCP guidelines are strictly followed

Requirements:

  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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