Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Modern Techniques

Aramark; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook who will bring recipes to life and express creativity in food preparation. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, following safety guidelines to ensure quality and compliance. The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, accuracy in measurements, and adherence to production standards.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, a working knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork and communication skills to deliver great guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.

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

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook who will bring recipes to life and express creativity in food preparation. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, following safety guidelines to ensure quality and compliance. The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, accuracy in measurements, and adherence to production standards.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, a working knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork and communication skills to deliver great guest experiences.