Creative Campus Cook - Fresh Ingredient Kitchen

Aramark; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark's Crossroads Dining Hall at UTC in Chattanooga is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and established production guidelines.

You will follow food safety procedures, operate ovens and equipment, and maintain clean, organized workstations while delivering friendly guest service.

Experience as a cook or related role is required; food safety certification is preferred; basic math and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• 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.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Job description

Aramark's Crossroads Dining Hall at UTC in Chattanooga is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and established production guidelines.

You will follow food safety procedures, operate ovens and equipment, and maintain clean, organized workstations while delivering friendly guest service.

Experience as a cook or related role is required; food safety certification is preferred; basic math and good communication are essential.