Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Master New Techniques

Aramark; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, working alongside fresh ingredients and production equipment. You will follow guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cuisines and cooking styles to delight guests.

The role emphasizes food preparation, proper station setup, precise measuring and handling of ingredients, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations
• Ability to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Strong 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
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, working alongside fresh ingredients and production equipment. You will follow guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cuisines and cooking styles to delight guests.

The role emphasizes food preparation, proper station setup, precise measuring and handling of ingredients, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service in a fast-paced environment.