Creative Cook: Craft Dishes with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team in Memphis. You will craft diverse dishes, experiment with flavors, and follow production guidelines to ensure quality and safety.

With fresh ingredients and modern equipment, you’ll showcase creativity while adhering to food safety protocols. The role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods 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 different cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Stores food properly by following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and staff.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety awareness

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team in Memphis. You will craft diverse dishes, experiment with flavors, and follow production guidelines to ensure quality and safety.

With fresh ingredients and modern equipment, you’ll showcase creativity while adhering to food safety protocols. The role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.