Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate Guest Experience

Aramark Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Detroit is seeking a Cook to prepare diverse dishes from standardized recipes, set up stations, and manage ingredients with precision and care.

You will operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers, applying strict food safety practices while delivering consistent quality and service to guests and clients in a fast-paced environment. Creativity within guidelines is encouraged, and teamwork is essential for daily success.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math and counting

Job description

Aramark Detroit is seeking a Cook to prepare diverse dishes from standardized recipes, set up stations, and manage ingredients with precision and care.

You will operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers, applying strict food safety practices while delivering consistent quality and service to guests and clients in a fast-paced environment. Creativity within guidelines is encouraged, and teamwork is essential for daily success.