Creative Catering Cook: Craft Fresh Menus & Flavors

Aramark; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity and fresh ingredients. You will work with the best equipment and follow production guidelines to ensure safe, delicious meals for guests.

Ideal candidates have cook experience, knowledge of food prep methods, and a commitment to sanitation. This role emphasizes versatility across cuisines and may involve adjusting to client needs and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations
• 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

Cook experience

Food safety basics

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity and fresh ingredients. You will work with the best equipment and follow production guidelines to ensure safe, delicious meals for guests.

Ideal candidates have cook experience, knowledge of food prep methods, and a commitment to sanitation. This role emphasizes versatility across cuisines and may involve adjusting to client needs and operations.