Creative Cook at University Dining – Flavorful, Skill-Building Role

Aramark Correctional Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles. You will work under production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver high-quality meals and maintain strong guest relations.

The role emphasizes food safety, standard recipes, and teamwork across stations, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to client environments. This is an on-site position with benefits provided by Aramark.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and safety regulations
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal 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
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various 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 toward guests and colleagues
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Experience as a cook

Food safety basics

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles. You will work under production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver high-quality meals and maintain strong guest relations.

The role emphasizes food safety, standard recipes, and teamwork across stations, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to client environments. This is an on-site position with benefits provided by Aramark.