Campus Cook: Creative, Fresh-Prep & Safety-Driven

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and showcase culinary creativity. You will work in a team, preparing a variety of foods while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role involves setting up stations, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen equipment to cook with diverse methods. Applicants should have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to obtain necessary food safety

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and showcase culinary creativity. You will work in a team, preparing a variety of foods while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role involves setting up stations, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen equipment to cook with diverse methods. Applicants should have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to obtain necessary food safety