Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Prep

Aramark; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Maryland is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore diverse cuisines and cooking styles.

You will follow production guidelines, operate ovens and utensils, and maintain safety and sanitation standards while delivering excellent guest service. This role emphasizes teamwork and accuracy, with opportunities to learn and grow within the Aramark team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods and safety.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by weighing, cutting, and mixing.
• Safely use utensils including knives and other tools.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and similar equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use different cooking methods.
• Portion and garnish food as required by guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies and sanitation rules.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent guest service and positive demeanor.
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Mixers

Job description

Aramark in Maryland is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore diverse cuisines and cooking styles.

You will follow production guidelines, operate ovens and utensils, and maintain safety and sanitation standards while delivering excellent guest service. This role emphasizes teamwork and accuracy, with opportunities to learn and grow within the Aramark team.