Creative Campus Cook: Flavorful Menus & Techniques

Aramark; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at the University of Nebraska – Premium is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity in a fast-paced culinary environment. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and use standard recipes to deliver high-quality meals to guests and students.

You’ll be part of a team that values food safety, efficiency, and customer service, with opportunities to develop new skills and explore different cooking styles while maintaining a positive, professional

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate 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

• 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

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Job description

Aramark at the University of Nebraska – Premium is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity in a fast-paced culinary environment. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and use standard recipes to deliver high-quality meals to guests and students.

You’ll be part of a team that values food safety, efficiency, and customer service, with opportunities to develop new skills and explore different cooking styles while maintaining a positive, professional