Cook - Albright College

Aramark; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and production guidelines to deliver quality meals while learning new techniques.

Responsibilities include preparing diverse foods, following standardized recipes, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces. Candidates should have kitchen experience and a passion for food service; opportunities for growth exist within Aramark.

Qualifications

• Must have prior cook or related role experience.
• Solid knowledge of food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Basic math/counting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, mix, chop, and trim ingredients.
• Safely use knives and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Plate and garnish foods according to guidelines.
• Store and handle food following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain courteous service to guests and coworkers.
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and asset security.

Skills

Cook experience

Food preparation basics

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!

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 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

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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).

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. 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.