Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Innovation

Aramark; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Work/life resources

401(k) retirement savings

Paid days off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join its team in the United States. You will prepare a variety of foods, set up your workstation, and follow production guidelines and recipes. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and consistent quality while delivering friendly service to guests.

Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour. This position requires basic math, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Education

Food safety certification eligible

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join its team in the United States. You will prepare a variety of foods, set up your workstation, and follow production guidelines and recipes. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and consistent quality while delivering friendly service to guests.

Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour. This position requires basic math, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification as needed.