Creative Catering Cook: Flavor Innovator

Aramark; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. Working with a team, you’ll follow production guidelines, experiment with flavors, and deliver high‑quality meals in a fast‑paced environment.

You will set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and utensils safely, plate and garnish per recipes, and store food according to safety policies. Excellent guest service and strict sanitation are essential to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, chop, and prep ingredients.
• Safely use utensils and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use various cooking methods.
• Plate, garnish, and portion food per guidelines; maintain safety.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent guest service and positive demeanor.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and protect assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety Knowledge

Food Safety Certification

Math Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. Working with a team, you’ll follow production guidelines, experiment with flavors, and deliver high‑quality meals in a fast‑paced environment.

You will set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and utensils safely, plate and garnish per recipes, and store food according to safety policies. Excellent guest service and strict sanitation are essential to the role.