Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and creatively apply ingredients while following production guidelines. You will be part of a team that values safety, quality, and culinary innovation.

In this role you will prepare varied foods, operate ovens and equipment, maintain sanitation standards, and deliver friendly guest service as part of a collaborative culinary team. This position emphasizes preparation, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Math basics

Job description

Aramark at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and creatively apply ingredients while following production guidelines. You will be part of a team that values safety, quality, and culinary innovation.

In this role you will prepare varied foods, operate ovens and equipment, maintain sanitation standards, and deliver friendly guest service as part of a collaborative culinary team. This position emphasizes preparation, safety, and teamwork.