Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Texas is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, guided by production standards and safety procedures. You'll work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment to create satisfying dishes for guests.

Responsibilities include following recipes, prepping ingredients, setting up station, adhering to food safety, and maintaining clean work areas while delivering friendly service. The role emphasizes teamwork and flexibility, with opportunities to learn new cooking styles.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.

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

Skills

Food prep

Cooking methods

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Math basics

Job description

Aramark in Texas is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, guided by production standards and safety procedures. You'll work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment to create satisfying dishes for guests.

Responsibilities include following recipes, prepping ingredients, setting up station, adhering to food safety, and maintaining clean work areas while delivering friendly service. The role emphasizes teamwork and flexibility, with opportunities to learn new cooking styles.