Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Creativity

Aramark; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, working among fresh ingredients and professional kitchen equipment. You will follow production guidelines, handle standardized recipes, and maintain high food safety standards to ensure quality meals for guests.

The role involves setting up the workstation, preparing ingredients, and operating kitchen equipment. A background in cooking and a willingness to obtain food safety certification are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and cooking methods; knowledge of food safety regulations.

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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, working among fresh ingredients and professional kitchen equipment. You will follow production guidelines, handle standardized recipes, and maintain high food safety standards to ensure quality meals for guests.

The role involves setting up the workstation, preparing ingredients, and operating kitchen equipment. A background in cooking and a willingness to obtain food safety certification are required.