Creative Cook: Craft Dishes & Elevate Flavor

Aramark; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to create diverse dishes using fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment. You will follow production guidelines, use standardized recipes, and maintain high sanitation standards. The role emphasizes skill development and customer service while ensuring safety and efficiency in food preparation.

The position is on-site in Richmond, VA, offering benefits and opportunities to work with a dynamic culinary team within Aramark’s food services network.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and sanitation.
• Interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish and portion food according to guidelines.
• Properly store food per safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain positive demeanor and good customer service toward guests.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to create diverse dishes using fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment. You will follow production guidelines, use standardized recipes, and maintain high sanitation standards. The role emphasizes skill development and customer service while ensuring safety and efficiency in food preparation.

The position is on-site in Richmond, VA, offering benefits and opportunities to work with a dynamic culinary team within Aramark’s food services network.