Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate Daily Menus

Aramark; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Ruston, LA is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and follow production guidelines. You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and help ensure food safety and cleanliness.

You’ll contribute to guest satisfaction with great service. The role requires prior cooking experience and knowledge of food safety; you may need to obtain a food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Ruston, LA is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and follow production guidelines. You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and help ensure food safety and cleanliness.

You’ll contribute to guest satisfaction with great service. The role requires prior cooking experience and knowledge of food safety; you may need to obtain a food safety certification.