Creative Cook at Campus Café - Craft & Flavor

Aramark; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at Courtyard Cafe, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC, is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life while following safety guidelines. You will be part of a team, using fresh ingredients and standard recipes to create quality dishes.

Responsibilities include station setup, precise preparation, safe handling, and adherence to food safety policies while delivering excellent guest service and supporting the culinary team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 various cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Stores food properly by adhering to food safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark at Courtyard Cafe, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC, is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life while following safety guidelines. You will be part of a team, using fresh ingredients and standard recipes to create quality dishes.

Responsibilities include station setup, precise preparation, safe handling, and adherence to food safety policies while delivering excellent guest service and supporting the culinary team.