Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Techniques

Aramark; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. If you love cooking and experimenting with flavors, you'll prepare a variety of dishes following recipes and production guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, safely operate ovens and equipment, and maintain cleanliness and food safety standards while delivering friendly service to guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• 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 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

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. If you love cooking and experimenting with flavors, you'll prepare a variety of dishes following recipes and production guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, safely operate ovens and equipment, and maintain cleanliness and food safety standards while delivering friendly service to guests.