Creative Cook: Craft Flavor & Quality

Aramark; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore various cooking styles. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while maintaining a positive demeanor for guests and teammates.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of cooking methods, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and growth at Aramark.

Qualifications

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

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 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 knowledge

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore various cooking styles. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while maintaining a positive demeanor for guests and teammates.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of cooking methods, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and growth at Aramark.