Creative Catering Cook - Craft Flavorful Dishes

Aramark; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook at the Univ. of Mississippi in Oxford, MS. You will prepare and cook a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and set up your workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment to create high‑quality dishes.

You’ll ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safety, while delivering friendly guest service and working with a team in a fast-paced catering environment. This role is on site at Oxford, MS, with opportunities to learn and grow within Aramark.

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

• 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

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook at the Univ. of Mississippi in Oxford, MS. You will prepare and cook a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and set up your workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment to create high‑quality dishes.

You’ll ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safety, while delivering friendly guest service and working with a team in a fast-paced catering environment. This role is on site at Oxford, MS, with opportunities to learn and grow within Aramark.