Title:  Baker

Requisition #:  614051
Location: 

Halifax, NS, CA, B3H 3C3

Career Area:  Hourly & Seasonal
Description: 

Job Description

It’s time to bake new dreams! As an integral member of our amazing Dining Services team at Saint Mary's University, you’ll feel right at home! With the chance to try different flavors and baking styles, you’ll follow mouth-watering recipes and work with top-of-the-line equipment to ‘bake’ your dreams come true. 

  

Your health and safety are important to us, so we have production and safety guidelines in place to help you do what you love most. So, come on board, ignite your passion, and start your sweet career with Aramark. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Bakes and prepares 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, etc. 
  • Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, etc.
  • Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
  • 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 proper 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).

 

This is a full-time, union role with SEIU local 2. This position comes with 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!

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 FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.