Creative Catering Cook: Fresh Flavors & Creative Techniques

Aramark; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join the team and bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and varied cooking styles. You’ll work under production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring different cuisines. The role emphasizes high standards in food safety and a positive guest experience.

You’ll set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure proper storage and sanitation. Experience as a cook is required, and a food safety certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation and sanitation.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook 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
• 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
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join the team and bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and varied cooking styles. You’ll work under production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring different cuisines. The role emphasizes high standards in food safety and a positive guest experience.

You’ll set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure proper storage and sanitation. Experience as a cook is required, and a food safety certification is expected.