Bring pastry recipes to life at Aramark as a First Cook, using baking skills and creativity in a skilled kitchen environment. Prepare food for banquets while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

Reporting to the culinary leadership team, this First Cook supports pastry preparation and service. The work includes reading recipes, preparing, cooking, baking, plating, and maintaining food quality. You will also help coordinate preparation, train Prep Cooks, and follow HACCP requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee Prep Cooks within pastry preparation tasks
- Read recipes and prepare, cook, and bake food
- Prepare quantities supporting smooth banquet operations
- Plate final products attractively and efficiently
- Train Prep Cooks to strengthen cooking skills

Requirements:

- Experience as a cook or related role
- Knowledge of cooking methods and food preparation principles
- Knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and storage
- Ability to acquire food safety certification
- Ability to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends

Use pastry preparation, baking, food safety, and team training skills to support Aramark’s culinary operations and banquets.

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📌 First Cook Pastry Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 Aramark
📍 Ottawa