Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Skill

Aramark; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and state‑of‑the‑art equipment. You’ll explore diverse cooking styles, maintain safety guidelines, and deliver quality meals for our clients and guests.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food preparation and sanitation, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and customer‑facing service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set 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 various 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and state‑of‑the‑art equipment. You’ll explore diverse cooking styles, maintain safety guidelines, and deliver quality meals for our clients and guests.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food preparation and sanitation, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and customer‑facing service in a fast-paced environment.