Creative Cook and Flavor Explorer

Aramark; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard production guidelines. You’ll work with a team, learn new techniques, and contribute to guest experiences.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, ability to follow recipes, basic math, and strong communication. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and cooking methods.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and 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

Food preparation

Food safety knowledge

Communications skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Job description

Aramark in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard production guidelines. You’ll work with a team, learn new techniques, and contribute to guest experiences.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, ability to follow recipes, basic math, and strong communication. Training and advancement opportunities are available.