Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Techniques

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Washington, DC is seeking a Cook to help create delicious dishes aligned with standardized recipes and production guidelines. You will set up a well-organized workstation, measure and prepare ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment to support daily service.

You will maintain food safety standards, portion accurately, and present meals with care while delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.

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
• 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

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Aramark in Washington, DC is seeking a Cook to help create delicious dishes aligned with standardized recipes and production guidelines. You will set up a well-organized workstation, measure and prepare ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment to support daily service.

You will maintain food safety standards, portion accurately, and present meals with care while delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.