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Cook

@ Aramark

Ottawa, Ontario

$21.91/hr
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Overview

Aramark is hiring a full-time Cook for the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall at Carleton University. The role prepares high-quality food in a high-volume kitchen, sometimes at customer-facing action stations, with courteous service. The posting states an hourly wage of $21.91 and a criminal background check.

Pay:

$21.91 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare high-volume food following recipes and dietary requirements
  • Lead the culinary line and present food at action stations
  • Control waste and spoilage, support audits and weekly inventory
  • Keep the work area continually cleaned and sanitized

Requirements summary:

  • Culinary experience with basic food preparation
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and health standards
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems
  • Teamwork and planning skills

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Benefits mentioned

Health insurance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
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First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-20

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Job details

DepartmentFood & beverage
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedFree or discounted meals, Paid training

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Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding experience? Are you an experienced Cook looking for a position in a company that can provide career growth and opportunity? Carleton Dining Services would love to have you on our team!

We are hiring full-time Cooks to join our team in the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall on Carleton University campus. Our Cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality food, sometimes in front of the customer at action stations, and will require strong customer service skills.

What We Offer

  • Health benefits (full-time employees)
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs including service awards
  • Meal program
  • Strong focus on a safe and healthy work environment
  • Diverse and inclusive workforce

About the Job

  • Cook food following recipes for a high-volume kitchen
  • Ensure adherence to recipes to meet any dietary requirements
  • Take culinary lead on the floor within the location
  • Ensure consistent quality, preparation, and presentation of food
  • Provide courteous, professional customer service at all times
  • Assist with controlling waste and spoilage
  • Assist with culinary auditing, and food safety measures
  • Assist with weekly inventory
  • Maintain continual cleaning and sanitizing of surrounding work area
  • Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures
  • May perform other job duties as required

About You

  • Experience in the Culinary field
  • Experience with basic food preparation and various cooking methods
  • Knowledge of food, sanitization, and health and safety standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Problem solving
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Enjoy working with others in a team setting

The selected candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check.

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

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The hourly wage for this role is $21.91/hr.

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