Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Global Cuisines

Aramark; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and show creativity in a team-focused kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and apply safety procedures while delivering consistent, high-quality meals.

The role requires prior cooking experience, basic math, and teamwork. Be prepared to maintain standards, assist with mise en place, and support guests with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Basic math skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and show creativity in a team-focused kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and apply safety procedures while delivering consistent, high-quality meals.

The role requires prior cooking experience, basic math, and teamwork. Be prepared to maintain standards, assist with mise en place, and support guests with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.