Campus Cook: Create Fresh, Flavorful Meals

Aramark; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook at the University of South Carolina location in Columbia, SC. You will help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role involves preparing a variety of foods, setting up stations, and ensuring quality and safety. Experience as a cook and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses diverse cooking methods.
• Portions and garnishes food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitises work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook at the University of South Carolina location in Columbia, SC. You will help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role involves preparing a variety of foods, setting up stations, and ensuring quality and safety. Experience as a cook and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are required.