Creative Cook: Craft Flavors in a Safe, Dynamic Kitchen

Aramark Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines, safety procedures, and standardized recipes while delivering excellent guest service.

You will prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, maintain sanitation, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere as part of a broader hospitality mission at Aramark.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines, safety procedures, and standardized recipes while delivering excellent guest service.

You will prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, maintain sanitation, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere as part of a broader hospitality mission at Aramark.