Job Description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world's leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world. We deliver innovative experiences and services in food, facilities management, and uniforms to millions of people every day. We strive to create a better world by making a positive impact on people and the planet, including commitments to engage our employees; empower healthy consumers; build local communities; source ethically, inclusively, and responsibly; operate efficiently and reduce waste. Aramark is recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Human Rights Campaign (LGBTQ+), DiversityInc, Equal Employment Publications and the Disability Equality Index. Learn more about working here at www.aramark.com/careers or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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 pastry preparation with fresh ingredients from Canadian local sourcing as a 1st Cook Pastry will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous-Chef, Sous-Chefs and Chef de Partie, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Oversee food preparation tasks within the Pastry

Read and follow recipes - prepare, cook and bake.

Ensure there is sufficiently prepared food quantities to guarantee the banquets run as smoothly and efficiently as possible

Support the Pastry Chef de Partie in their planning role, 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

Participate in menu elaboration

Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times

Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times

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 on all aspects of the role, helping to enhance their cooking skills

Understand and insure HACCP guidelines are strictly followed.

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 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

KEY COMPETENCIES

Inspiring Others

o Visionary Leadership

o Leveraging Differences

o Building People Capability

Delighting Customers/Clients

o Customer/Client Insights

o Building Performance-Based Relationships

o Organizational Collaboration

Driving for Results

o Disciplined Execution

o Accountability for Excellence

o Impact and Influence

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, large volume production an asset.

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

Work with Chocolate and Sugar work

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

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $26.24 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

baking: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person