Creative Cook: Build Flavor with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook who will bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and a passion for exploring diverse cooking styles. You’ll be immersed in a setting that emphasizes safety guidelines and culinary creativity.

You will prepare meals, set up stations, follow recipes, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and teamwork across locations. This role centers on quality food prep, safety, and customer-friendly service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Understanding of food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Properly store food by adhering to safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Adhere to safety policies and protect company assets.
• Job duties may change or be reassigned without notice.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Food prep

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook who will bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and a passion for exploring diverse cooking styles. You’ll be immersed in a setting that emphasizes safety guidelines and culinary creativity.

You will prepare meals, set up stations, follow recipes, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and teamwork across locations. This role centers on quality food prep, safety, and customer-friendly service.