Creative Cook: Craft Flavors, Elevate Kitchen Skills

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines and safety procedures while delivering quality meals to guests.

The role requires cooking across methods, accurate food handling, and teamwork. Great communicators who can measure, prep, and plate to standard will thrive, with opportunities to develop new skills and contribute to a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, 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 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 demeanour towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines and safety procedures while delivering quality meals to guests.

The role requires cooking across methods, accurate food handling, and teamwork. Great communicators who can measure, prep, and plate to standard will thrive, with opportunities to develop new skills and contribute to a positive dining experience.