Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Kitchen Innovation

Aramark Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a motivated cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and explore diverse cooking styles while maintaining high safety standards.

You will prepare ingredients, set up your station, and use specialized equipment to deliver quality meals. The role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and excellent guest interactions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Math skills

Communication

Food prep basics

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a motivated cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and explore diverse cooking styles while maintaining high safety standards.

You will prepare ingredients, set up your station, and use specialized equipment to deliver quality meals. The role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and excellent guest interactions in a dynamic environment.