Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate Your Skills

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team and bring recipes to life with creativity and high standards of food safety. You will work with fresh ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and follow production guidelines to deliver quality meals.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, accurate measurements, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a positive guest experience and adhering to Aramark safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team and bring recipes to life with creativity and high standards of food safety. You will work with fresh ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and follow production guidelines to deliver quality meals.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, accurate measurements, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a positive guest experience and adhering to Aramark safety policies.