Creative Cook: Craft Bold Flavors & Fresh Cuisine

Aramark; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in the United States is seeking a dedicated Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and professional equipment, exploring different cuisines while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You’ll set up stations, prepare ingredients, use knives and equipment safely, and help achieve consistent quality for guests. Prior cooking experience and a food safety certification are preferred; the role offers growth and hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of the 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

Cooking experience

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in the United States is seeking a dedicated Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and professional equipment, exploring different cuisines while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You’ll set up stations, prepare ingredients, use knives and equipment safely, and help achieve consistent quality for guests. Prior cooking experience and a food safety certification are preferred; the role offers growth and hands-on