Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Houston is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life while following safety guidelines and production standards. You will work with fresh ingredients and diverse equipment, applying creativity across cuisines and cooking styles in a team setting.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of basic food preparation and safety, and the ability to obtain food safety certification. Strong math, organization, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for this

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 experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Houston is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life while following safety guidelines and production standards. You will work with fresh ingredients and diverse equipment, applying creativity across cuisines and cooking styles in a team setting.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of basic food preparation and safety, and the ability to obtain food safety certification. Strong math, organization, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for this