Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Art

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team. You will help bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore diverse cuisines while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare, cook, and plate items, maintain cleanliness, and ensure excellent guest service in a fast-paced setting. Training and growth opportunities are available as part of Aramark’s culinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (sanitation, storage).
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Cooks with various methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food safely per policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and co-workers.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Experience as a cook

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team. You will help bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore diverse cuisines while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare, cook, and plate items, maintain cleanliness, and ensure excellent guest service in a fast-paced setting. Training and growth opportunities are available as part of Aramark’s culinary team.