Creative Cook - Artistic Kitchen, Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook in Columbus, OH to bring recipes to life and creatively prepare meals within established guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and use diverse cooking methods, ensuring quality and safety while delivering excellent service to guests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and flexibility in duties as production needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Mathematics

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook in Columbus, OH to bring recipes to life and creatively prepare meals within established guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and use diverse cooking methods, ensuring quality and safety while delivering excellent service to guests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and flexibility in duties as production needs evolve.