Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Kitchen Innovation

Aramark Corporation; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and a variety of equipment, exploring different cuisines and techniques while following safety procedures and production guidelines.

You will prepare, cook, and present meals according to standardized recipes, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to guest satisfaction through quality service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (handling, sanitation, storage).
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food per food safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety awareness

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and a variety of equipment, exploring different cuisines and techniques while following safety procedures and production guidelines.

You will prepare, cook, and present meals according to standardized recipes, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to guest satisfaction through quality service and teamwork.