Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Kitchen Mastery

Aramark Corporation; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life and work with fresh ingredients in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will follow production guidelines and standardized recipes while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes food safety, correct handling, and teamwork to deliver quality meals to guests and clients. Growth and safety training are part of our commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and sanitation standards.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong communication skills.

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.
• Mantains 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

Food safety

Cooking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life and work with fresh ingredients in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will follow production guidelines and standardized recipes while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes food safety, correct handling, and teamwork to deliver quality meals to guests and clients. Growth and safety training are part of our commitment.