Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Prep Like a Pro

Aramark; Midway (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You’ll help bring recipes to life while using fresh ingredients and equipment, with opportunities to explore different cuisines and cooking styles. This role emphasizes creativity, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures, maintain sanitation, and provide friendly service to guests and customers alike, contributing to a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and cooking methods.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates 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
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arrange, garnish, 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

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Food safety knowledge

Food handling

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You’ll help bring recipes to life while using fresh ingredients and equipment, with opportunities to explore different cuisines and cooking styles. This role emphasizes creativity, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures, maintain sanitation, and provide friendly service to guests and customers alike, contributing to a positive dining experience.