Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Master Techniques

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark in New York is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore different cuisines and cooking styles. You’ll contribute to meal quality while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You’ll prepare, portion, and present foods, maintain clean workstations, and deliver friendly guest service in a fast-paced environment. This role supports creativity and growth within a renowned hospitality company.

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

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and 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

Food safety

Communication

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in New York is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore different cuisines and cooking styles. You’ll contribute to meal quality while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You’ll prepare, portion, and present foods, maintain clean workstations, and deliver friendly guest service in a fast-paced environment. This role supports creativity and growth within a renowned hospitality company.