Campus Dining Cook — Fresh, Creative Meal Prep

Aramark; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and varied cooking styles. You’ll work in a dynamic environment that values safety, quality, and creativity in food preparation.

The role emphasizes following production guidelines, using standard recipes, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service while adhering to Aramark safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of 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

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and varied cooking styles. You’ll work in a dynamic environment that values safety, quality, and creativity in food preparation.

The role emphasizes following production guidelines, using standard recipes, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service while adhering to Aramark safety policies.