Campus Food Prep Cook: Creative, High-Volume Kitchen

Aramark; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at James Madison University is hiring a Chick-fil-A Cook to join our campus dining team in Harrisonburg, VA. You’ll bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore different cooking styles while following safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, fast pace, and customer-focused service. Experience as a cook is preferred; ability to obtain food safety certification is required. This position offers stability and opportunities to grow within Aramark.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both 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 food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses different cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Creativity in cooking

Job description

Aramark at James Madison University is hiring a Chick-fil-A Cook to join our campus dining team in Harrisonburg, VA. You’ll bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore different cooking styles while following safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, fast pace, and customer-focused service. Experience as a cook is preferred; ability to obtain food safety certification is required. This position offers stability and opportunities to grow within Aramark.