Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Growth

Aramark; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Indianapolis is seeking a Cook to join the team and help bring recipes to life while emphasizing safety and quality. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, creating diverse dishes and styles in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include following production guidelines, prepping ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service in a dynamic setting.

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 skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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

Cook experience

Food safety

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark in Indianapolis is seeking a Cook to join the team and help bring recipes to life while emphasizing safety and quality. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, creating diverse dishes and styles in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include following production guidelines, prepping ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service in a dynamic setting.