Creative Cook: Craft Bold Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Des Peres, MO is seeking a Cook to bring creativity to recipes while following production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients and kitchen equipment to prepare a variety of foods and ensure safety and sanitation.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of safe food handling, and the ability to obtain food safety certification. Strong teamwork and customer-facing skills are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication with guests and team.

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 ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and ensures security of assets.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Des Peres, MO is seeking a Cook to bring creativity to recipes while following production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients and kitchen equipment to prepare a variety of foods and ensure safety and sanitation.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of safe food handling, and the ability to obtain food safety certification. Strong teamwork and customer-facing skills are valued in this position.