Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Creations Daily

Aramark; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team, helping to translate recipes into delicious dishes while following production guidelines. You'll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, bringing creativity to daily menus.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, cook using various methods, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards. A friendly demeanor and good teamwork are essential as you support guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook 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

Measurement & math

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team, helping to translate recipes into delicious dishes while following production guidelines. You'll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, bringing creativity to daily menus.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, cook using various methods, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards. A friendly demeanor and good teamwork are essential as you support guests and colleagues.