Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Techniques

Aramark; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Fort Wayne invites you to join our kitchen team as a cook, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You'll work with the best equipment, follow production guidelines and safety procedures, and explore different cuisines and cooking styles to delight guests.

We value growth and teamwork; you'll develop new skills, maintain quality standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience for customers while upholding Aramark’s service commitments.

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.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

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
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Fort Wayne invites you to join our kitchen team as a cook, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You'll work with the best equipment, follow production guidelines and safety procedures, and explore different cuisines and cooking styles to delight guests.

We value growth and teamwork; you'll develop new skills, maintain quality standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience for customers while upholding Aramark’s service commitments.