Creative Cook: Craft Flavors in a Dynamic Kitchen

Aramark Corporation; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Kentucky. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and use diverse cooking methods to create flavorful meals.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, maintaining sanitation, and delivering excellent guest service. Prior kitchen experience and ability to obtain food safety certification are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates 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

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Kentucky. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and use diverse cooking methods to create flavorful meals.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, maintaining sanitation, and delivering excellent guest service. Prior kitchen experience and ability to obtain food safety certification are required.