Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Skills

Aramark; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and showcase creativity in a kitchen environment. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and industry-standard equipment while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

Experience as a cook or in a related role is required, and you must be able to obtain a food safety certification. Strong math and interpersonal communication skills are valued as you prepare, portion, and present diverse dishes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate handling, sanitation and storage.

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

Math skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and showcase creativity in a kitchen environment. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and industry-standard equipment while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

Experience as a cook or in a related role is required, and you must be able to obtain a food safety certification. Strong math and interpersonal communication skills are valued as you prepare, portion, and present diverse dishes.