Creative Campus Cook — Craft Fresh Flavors

Aramark; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark’s James Madison University SSC Bistro 1908 location in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, preparing diverse cuisines and cooking styles. The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and delivering friendly service to guests, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to a vibrant campus dining team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use multiple cooking methods for meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Garnish and portion food according to established guidelines.
• Store food properly following safety policies; clean and sanitize areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and colleagues.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Mathematics basics

Cooking methods

Job description

Aramark’s James Madison University SSC Bistro 1908 location in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, preparing diverse cuisines and cooking styles. The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and delivering friendly service to guests, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to a vibrant campus dining team.