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| ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services - Position Details - First Cook - LC |
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1034
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| Date Posted: |
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8/13/2010
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8/13/2010
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First Cook - LC
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Travers Food Service Ltd. Head Office |
Accommodation Provided:
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Description:
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JOB TITLE: FIRST COOK – LARGE CAMP
DEPARTMENT: KITCHEN
DIRECT REPORT: CHEF
PURPOSE:
A big part of ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services is our catering and food service. The importance of a clean and well-maintained kitchen should never be underestimated. First impressions of any camp are made when the customer or visitor opens the door and steps inside. Pride in quality food service is a crucial aspect to all clients. Reporting to the Chef, the First Cook position is responsible for the proper and timely preparation of the lunch and dinner meals including, but not limited to, food service and supervision of attending kitchen staff.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meet daily with Chef to discuss menu preparation and production strategy.
2. Coordinate and be responsible for the handling, preparation, production, and timely service of all meals in accordance with methods and standards approved by Chef.
3. Coordinate all kitchen staff involved in the preparation and serving of meals.
4. Prepare meals as per menu plan provided by the Chef. Ensure adequate quantities of the menu choices are prepared as per the menu plan, and follow all production quotas as set down by the Chef.
5. Ensure food is prepared as close to consumption time as possible. Supervise all portioning to meals on serving line to ensure all clients are receiving amounts specified be ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services standards and the Chef.
6. Prepare and serve all food items in accordance to HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and Food Safe standards.
7. Ensure proper storage and rotation of all food supplies as per HACCP and Food Safe standards. Defrost all food supplies required for food preparation by HACCP and Food Safe standards.
8. Ensure all expired food supplies are properly disposed of as per HACCP and Food Safe standards. Empty and disinfect all garbage containers daily.
9. Assist in the unloading and storage of food supplies in accordance with ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services Food Service standards. Wash, clean, and wrap produce before storing away.
10. Ensure menu boards are updated daily.
11. Ensure personal hygiene and work area is clean and sanitized at all times. Ensure that kitchen areas and equipment are cleaned as per ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services cleaning schedules.
12. Ensure all temperature charts and food temperature charts are recorded on a daily basis.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist with the shut-down of each ARAMARK facility when required. This will include, but is not limited to: inventory reports, overall cleaning duties.
2. Comply with all HACCP, Food Safe, and WHMIS standards
3. Comply with all ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services policies and procedures.
4. Any other duties as assigned by Chef, Field Supervisor, Human Resources or Operations Manager.
STAFF SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
First Cooks are responsible for the coordination and supervision of all lunch and dinner kitchen staff working in ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services facilities. Numbers of employees under supervision are dependant upon the particular ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services facility assigned, and fluctuate to match business needs.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not Applicable
INTERACTION WITH PATRONS AND PUBLIC:
The First Cook provides respectful and courteous service to all ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services clients and employees. Interaction and communication with clients and employees may be carried out by telephone, in person, by written communication or by computer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
First Cooks must perform a variety of physical duties within the position. A list of general physical requirements is provided below:
• Must be able to lift, carry, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, step stools, or stairs.
• Do a combination of standing, walking, squatting, or kneeling.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand work, which requires full use of both hands.
• Ability to perform work with arms at full length.
• Must be able to work with arms above shoulder height.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
All First Cooks are required to work on a rotational schedule. Hours worked will transpire during weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. This position may be required to work split shifts. First Cooks generally work in a very remote location where there is limited access to and from the ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services facility with extended travel to and from site. Travel to and from site will be provided by ARAMARK. First Cooks will be required to perform duties in indoor and outdoor working conditions. First Cooks must be able to work in cold/freezing environments (fridges) or hot environments (kitchens).
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Must possess good communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
2. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised.
3. Must be able to operate all types of kitchen machinery (e.g. Oven, fryer, etc)
4. Must be in good health and physical condition to perform duties assigned.
5. Must have 4 or more years experience in a related field of work, preferably a camp catering environment. Candidates must have 2 or more years experience in a managerial role.
6. Must be fluent and literate in the English language.
7. Journeyman or Red Seal Certification in the Cook trade or equivalent is mandatory.
8. Knowledge of computer skills mandatory. Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel and electronic mail is required.
9. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certification is mandatory.
10. Fist Aid certification is an asset.
11. HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), Basic, and Advanced Food Safe training job or site specific.
12. Knowledge of ARAMARK Remote Workplace Services policies and procedures.
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