Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. If you love to cook and want to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and top equipment, you'll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation, experimenting with cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles.

You'll follow production guidelines and safety procedures, crafting meals that meet high standards. This role may involve physical tasks and shift work, with opportunities for growth and development within Aramark.

Qualifications

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

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. If you love to cook and want to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and top equipment, you'll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation, experimenting with cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles.

You'll follow production guidelines and safety procedures, crafting meals that meet high standards. This role may involve physical tasks and shift work, with opportunities for growth and development within Aramark.