Creative Cook: Craft Flavor & Fresh, Seasonal Menus

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at the University of South Carolina is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and trusted equipment to craft a variety of dishes and meats, while upholding Aramark's food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate food handling, and high-quality customer service in a fast-paced food-service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire a 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

Food preparation

Food safety knowledge

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark at the University of South Carolina is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and trusted equipment to craft a variety of dishes and meats, while upholding Aramark's food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate food handling, and high-quality customer service in a fast-paced food-service environment.