Creative Cook: Craft Flavors, Master Techniques, Grow

Aramark Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment, using fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles. You will be encouraged to express creativity while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

Join a team focused on quality, consistency, and service excellence, with opportunities to learn new techniques and advance in a supportive environment. This role is on-site and fast-paced, demanding teamwork and strong hospitality values.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.

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 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 knowledge

Math basics

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment, using fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles. You will be encouraged to express creativity while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

Join a team focused on quality, consistency, and service excellence, with opportunities to learn new techniques and advance in a supportive environment. This role is on-site and fast-paced, demanding teamwork and strong hospitality values.