Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Master Recipes

Aramark Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Memphis, TN. You will bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles, while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will work hands-on in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality, portion control, and sanitation as you prepare meals for guests. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety, and the ability to adapt to client requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (handling, sanitation, storage).
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 toward guests.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety basics

Math & counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Memphis, TN. You will bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles, while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will work hands-on in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality, portion control, and sanitation as you prepare meals for guests. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety, and the ability to adapt to client requirements.