Creative Cook: Craft Flavor with Fresh Techniques

Aramark; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Tempe, AZ. You will cook and prepare diverse dishes with fresh ingredients, following production guidelines and recipes. You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, and use various cooking methods to deliver high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and excellent guest-facing service. Prior cooking experience is required, with a path to certification and growth within Aramark's culinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate 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

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Tempe, AZ. You will cook and prepare diverse dishes with fresh ingredients, following production guidelines and recipes. You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, and use various cooking methods to deliver high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and excellent guest-facing service. Prior cooking experience is required, with a path to certification and growth within Aramark's culinary teams.