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Cook

@ Aramark

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Bible Hill, Nova Scotia

3+ years experience
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Overview

Aramark is hiring a Cook for its Dal Food Services team at the Dalhousie University Agriculture campus. The cook prepares food from standardized recipes, operates kitchen equipment, and keeps food safety and sanitation standards. The posting states a pay rate of $20.87 per hour and requires 3+ years of culinary experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Cook and prepare food from standardized recipes and production guidelines
  • Operate ovens, stoves, slicers and mixers
  • Prepare ingredients by measuring, chopping and portioning
  • Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment
  • Store food following food safety policies

Requirements summary:

  • 3+ years of culinary experience, preferably in institutional settings
  • Experience with large-quantity batch cooking an asset
  • Working towards Journeyman or Red Seal certification an asset
  • Valid WHMIS and Food Safe certification
  • Ability to work supervised and unsupervised

Tools & skills

ovensstovesslicersmixersknives

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
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First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-10-29

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience3+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS, Food Safe, First Aid
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Free or discounted meals, Uniform provided

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Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your culinary skills in a unique food services environment? As a Cook on our Dal Food Services team at the Dalhousie University Agriculture campus, 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

  • Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
  • Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
  • Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
  • Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
  • Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
  • Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
  • Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
  • Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
  • Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
  • Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
  • Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
  • Ensures security of company assets

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).

Aramark offers medical and dental benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick time, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives, and more!

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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 http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The pay range for this position is $20.87 - $20.87.

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