Creative Cook at Sky Café

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,806,000 - 53,010,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at Sky Cafe - UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, manage station setup, and prepare ingredients with safety in mind. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with team members to deliver high-quality meals.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of cooking methods and food safety regulations, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates 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
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Experience as a cook or related role

Knowledge of basic food preparation

Ability to obtain food safety cert

Basic math and counting skills

Interpersonal communication (written &

Job description

Aramark at Sky Cafe - UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, manage station setup, and prepare ingredients with safety in mind. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with team members to deliver high-quality meals.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of cooking methods and food safety regulations, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.