Daytime Cook

Job Description Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team at the Canadian Forces Base on the Halifax waterfront, 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 Responsibilities Accountable and responsible for maintaining a culture focused on having Safety as a value  Coordinate and be responsible for the handling, preparation, production, and timely service of all meals in accordance with methods and standards approved by the Chef  Determine Ingredient substitutions when needed  Selects, processes, cooks, and finishes batter based products  Ensure adequate quantities of the menu choices are prepared as per the menu plan, and follow production quotas as set down by the Chef  Proper food storage, rotation, and discarding of expired foods fall under HACCP and FIFO guidelines  Serve all food items in accordance to HACCP and Food Safe standards, included plated dinners, catering events etc.  Other duties as assigned   Qualifications 3+ years culinary experience preferably in institutional industries such as hospitals, higher education, or correctional facilities  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  Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene  Additional certification may be required by work location  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  This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This position is full time with a daytime Monday to Friday schedule. Aramark Canada offers extended health benefits, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, paid sick time, paid vacation time, up to 50% reimbursement for professional development initiatives (ex: Red Seal), opportunities for advancement, scholarship opportunities for dependents of employees, volunteerism events, team events, and more The successful candidate must complete and pass a series of background checks, inlcuding having their fingerprints taken. This process may take up to several weeks to conclude. #ACAN200 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 and facilities in 15 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 .