Creative Cook: Craft Dishes & Explore Flavors

Aramark Corporation; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of foods adhering to production guidelines and recipes. You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, and use a range of cooking methods while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes strong teamwork, quality food preparation, and excellent service to guests, with opportunities to grow culinary skills and contribute to a safe, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math/counting skills and strong written/verbal communication.

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
• 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of foods adhering to production guidelines and recipes. You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, and use a range of cooking methods while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes strong teamwork, quality food preparation, and excellent service to guests, with opportunities to grow culinary skills and contribute to a safe, compliant work environment.