Cook

Aramark; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is looking for a dedicated Cook in Princeton, Indiana. The role includes cooking and preparing a variety of foods, ensuring food safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and strong knowledge of food preparation principles.

Essential functions include setting up workstations, using various cooking methods, and maintaining cleanliness of all work areas. Certification in food safety is required and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Skills

Food preparation principles

Cooking methods

Food safety regulations

Communication skills

Job description

Job 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 a positive demeanor toward guests, customers, clients, co‑workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

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.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.