Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Fresh Recipes

Aramark; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Texas. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and set up workstations with ingredients and equipment. The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and consistent quality to delight guests.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, basic math for portioning, and strong communication skills. Flexibility and a positive attitude help you thrive in a fast-paced environment with Aramark’s safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and food safety.

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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Texas. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and set up workstations with ingredients and equipment. The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and consistent quality to delight guests.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, basic math for portioning, and strong communication skills. Flexibility and a positive attitude help you thrive in a fast-paced environment with Aramark’s safety standards.