Creative Campus Cook: Craft Flavors & Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and retirement plans

Parental leave and disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook at the University of Virginia, Newcomb Hall, in Charlottesville. You'll prepare diverse dishes, follow production guidelines, and apply safety standards while showcasing creativity in flavors and cuisines.

You will work with diverse ingredients and equipment, set up stations, and maintain high service levels. The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and reliable performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, 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

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

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Food safety

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook at the University of Virginia, Newcomb Hall, in Charlottesville. You'll prepare diverse dishes, follow production guidelines, and apply safety standards while showcasing creativity in flavors and cuisines.

You will work with diverse ingredients and equipment, set up stations, and maintain high service levels. The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and reliable performance in a fast-paced environment.