Creative Campus Cook—Flavor Explorer in Dining Hall

Aramark; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at the University of Virginia's Runk Dining Hall is seeking a Cook who loves crafting flavorful dishes using fresh ingredients and modern kitchen equipment. You will help bring recipes to life while contributing creativity and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced dining environment.

You’ll work with production guidelines, set up stations, and prepare ingredients for daily menus. Strong team players with cook experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong 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.
• 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 multiple cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation in all areas of the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark at the University of Virginia's Runk Dining Hall is seeking a Cook who loves crafting flavorful dishes using fresh ingredients and modern kitchen equipment. You will help bring recipes to life while contributing creativity and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced dining environment.

You’ll work with production guidelines, set up stations, and prepare ingredients for daily menus. Strong team players with cook experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are