Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate Meals

Aramark; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, using fresh ingredients and diverse cooking methods while following safety guidelines. You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen, delivering consistent quality for guests and clients in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and reliable attendance. Prior cooking experience and basic math skills are required to ensure efficient, safe kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming and peeling.
• Safely uses knives and other utensils.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams foods and uses various methods.
• Garnishes and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.
• Role may involve physical demands and use of PPE.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math and counting

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, using fresh ingredients and diverse cooking methods while following safety guidelines. You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen, delivering consistent quality for guests and clients in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and reliable attendance. Prior cooking experience and basic math skills are required to ensure efficient, safe kitchen operations.