Campus Catering Cook — Creative Dishes & Fresh Prep

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our campus dining team. You will turn fresh ingredients into flavorful meals, following production guidelines and standardized recipes while exploring creative cooking styles.

Set up your workstation, measure and prep ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and uphold safety and sanitation standards. You’ll deliver friendly service to guests and collaborate with peers to maintain high-quality food experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods and safety regulations.
• Able to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food per production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, mixing, chopping, trimming, peeling.
• Safely uses knives and other utensils.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and similar equipment.
• Cooks using various methods for meat, vegetables and others.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and food sanitation.
• Protects company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our campus dining team. You will turn fresh ingredients into flavorful meals, following production guidelines and standardized recipes while exploring creative cooking styles.

Set up your workstation, measure and prep ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and uphold safety and sanitation standards. You’ll deliver friendly service to guests and collaborate with peers to maintain high-quality food experiences.