Creative Cook: Craft Diverse Dishes with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare meals using various cooking methods, set up your workstation, and maintain clean, sanitary conditions. The role emphasizes accurate measurements, adherence to recipes, and excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

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 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

Food safety

Math basics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare meals using various cooking methods, set up your workstation, and maintain clean, sanitary conditions. The role emphasizes accurate measurements, adherence to recipes, and excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment.