Cook - Phoebe North - Food

Aramark; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Albany, Georgia is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of food in compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities include managing food preparation and ensuring excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate must have experience in cooking, knowledge of food safety regulations, and strong communication skills. This role may also involve physical demands such as prolonged standing and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of food preparation principles.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking

Food safety regulations

Interpersonal communication

Basic math and counting

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.