Title:  1st Cook

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Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. 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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous-Chef, Sous-Chefs and Chef de Parties; responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:              
•    Oversee and support 2nd Cooks and Prep Cooks in synchronizing food preparation tasks
•    Read and follow recipes – prepare and cook hot and cold food items
•    Ensure there is sufficiently prepared food quantities to guarantee the banquets run as smoothly and efficiently as possible
•    Support the 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
•    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 2nd Cooks and Prep Cooks on all aspects of the role, helping to enhance their cooking skills
•    Understand and ensure HACCP guidelines are strictly followed.

Essential Function

•    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 work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
•    Ability to work cohesively as part of a team 
•    Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times 
•    Ability to constantly work irregular hours, nights, and weekends

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 
•    Highly responsible & reliable 
•    Working knowledge of Cook, Chill Retherm cooking process  
•    Food Handlers Certification
•    Completed satisfactory Criminal Background Check before first day of employment