Catering Cook — Creative, Hands-On Kitchen Role

Aramark; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Cook for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus in Chattanooga, TN. You will cook a variety of recipes, follow production guidelines, and collaborate with teammates to deliver high-quality meals to students and guests.

This role emphasizes safe food handling, sanitation, and teamwork. Prior cooking experience is required, with a possible path to food safety certification. Physical readiness may be necessary to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

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.
• 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Cook for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus in Chattanooga, TN. You will cook a variety of recipes, follow production guidelines, and collaborate with teammates to deliver high-quality meals to students and guests.

This role emphasizes safe food handling, sanitation, and teamwork. Prior cooking experience is required, with a possible path to food safety certification. Physical readiness may be necessary to meet operational needs.