Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is looking for a Cook to join our Memphis team, preparing and cooking a range of dishes while following recipes and production guidelines. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and reliable kitchen equipment, turning creative ideas into flavorful meals.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to perform basic math and communicate effectively with teammates. This is a full-time position with a focus on safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food handling basics

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is looking for a Cook to join our Memphis team, preparing and cooking a range of dishes while following recipes and production guidelines. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and reliable kitchen equipment, turning creative ideas into flavorful meals.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to perform basic math and communicate effectively with teammates. This is a full-time position with a focus on safety and guest satisfaction.