Creative Campus Cook - Fresh Prep & Flavor

Aramark; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and work/life

Retirement savings plans like 401(k)

Paid days off such as parental leave

Job summary

Aramark at the University of Virginia's Runk Dining Hall is seeking a Cook who loves cooking and creating flavorful dishes. You will work with fresh ingredients and follow production guidelines while bringing recipes to life.

Responsibilities include cooking to standardized recipes, setting up stations, preparing ingredients, operating ovens and slicers, and maintaining food safety and sanitation. A strong team player with basic math and communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

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

Experience as a cook or in a related |

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark at the University of Virginia's Runk Dining Hall is seeking a Cook who loves cooking and creating flavorful dishes. You will work with fresh ingredients and follow production guidelines while bringing recipes to life.

Responsibilities include cooking to standardized recipes, setting up stations, preparing ingredients, operating ovens and slicers, and maintaining food safety and sanitation. A strong team player with basic math and communication skills is essential.