Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Art

Aramark Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. You will bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and first-rate equipment, while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles.

You’ll work within production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver quality meals that delight our guests. The role requires prior cooking experience, solid knowledge of food preparation, safety regulations, and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Job description

Aramark is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. You will bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and first-rate equipment, while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles.

You’ll work within production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver quality meals that delight our guests. The role requires prior cooking experience, solid knowledge of food preparation, safety regulations, and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.