Creative Cook: Craft Flavor & Master Techniques

ARAMARK; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will help bring recipes to life, experiment with flavors, and work with high-quality ingredients and equipment. The role emphasizes adherence to production guidelines and food safety procedures.

You will prepare a variety of dishes, set up your workstation, and ensure accurate portioning while maintaining excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, chop, and prepare ingredients.
• Safely use knives and kitchen tools.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Bake, roast, steam, and use different cooking methods.
• Store and chill foods in compliance with safety rules.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive demeanor.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Safety compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification (cert)

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will help bring recipes to life, experiment with flavors, and work with high-quality ingredients and equipment. The role emphasizes adherence to production guidelines and food safety procedures.

You will prepare a variety of dishes, set up your workstation, and ensure accurate portioning while maintaining excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests and co-workers.