Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes with Ingredients

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,229,000 - 73,211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to translate recipes into high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking techniques. You will work in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring creativity with flavors and cuisines.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure proper food storage and sanitation. A strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and customer service is required.

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

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

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to translate recipes into high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking techniques. You will work in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring creativity with flavors and cuisines.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure proper food storage and sanitation. A strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and customer service is required.