Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Kitchen Mastery

Aramark Corporation; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Oklahoma is seeking an experienced Cook to bring recipes to life while exploring new flavors and cooking styles. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and professional equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up your workstation, prepare ingredients, and cook using diverse methods. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to Aramark safety policies to protect guests and assets.

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 experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Oklahoma is seeking an experienced Cook to bring recipes to life while exploring new flavors and cooking styles. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and professional equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up your workstation, prepare ingredients, and cook using diverse methods. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to Aramark safety policies to protect guests and assets.