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About Aramark: Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 270,000 employees deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 22 countries around the world every day. Learn more at www.aramark.com.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary: Cook 1 is responsible for all items listed below as well as proficiency in grilling, saut, broiler, excellent knife cuts, etc.
Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
Keeps the kitchen clean and organized, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and assisting the utility workers when needed.
Must be able to work a variety of shifts.
Assists in any task the chef assigns.
Able to run a line in the absence of a chef supervisor.
Understands all stations in the kitchen and can jump in any spot at any time.
Provides friendly and helpful customer service.
Cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes.
Knowledgeable in methods of food preparation, cooking, and sizes of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner.
Tests food by tasting and smelling.
Cuts, trims, bones, and carves meats and poultry for cooking.
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
Uses correct portions when cutting, preparing, and serving items.
Ensures proper temperatures of all foods at all times.
Qualifications:
Must have certification in a provincially recognized Food Safety Program
Minimum 2 years experience.
The ability to work a line in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to read and follow recipes.
Must be able to understand and follow directions from the Manager.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
A background check is required for this position.
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- All meals
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Cook Categories
- First cook
- Cook (general)
- Line cook
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Organize and manage buffets and banquets
- Work with minimal supervision
- Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods
- Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.)
- Wash dishes
Food Preparation Specializations
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Poultry
- Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches)
- Meat
- Pasta
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)