Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Corporation; Berkeley (MO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in the United States is seeking a Cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life while following production guidelines. You’ll be immersed in a world of fresh ingredients and varied cooking styles, working to deliver high standards of food quality and safety.

You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, and ensure portions meet established guidelines. A focus on safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates 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 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Corporation in the United States is seeking a Cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life while following production guidelines. You’ll be immersed in a world of fresh ingredients and varied cooking styles, working to deliver high standards of food quality and safety.

You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, and ensure portions meet established guidelines. A focus on safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction is required.