Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Safe Prep

Aramark; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook in Plano, TX, to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and to follow production guidelines and safety procedures. You will explore different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while delivering quality experiences for guests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to handle a fast-paced kitchen environment. Training and growth opportunities accompany hands-on cooking duties.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations (sanitation, storage).
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both 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 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 guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and co-workers.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Math basics

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook in Plano, TX, to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and to follow production guidelines and safety procedures. You will explore different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while delivering quality experiences for guests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to handle a fast-paced kitchen environment. Training and growth opportunities accompany hands-on cooking duties.