Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of foods, following production guidelines and recipes, while maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Your duties include measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring quality and portion control to delight guests.

We value flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to safe food handling. This role may involve lifting and standing for extended periods, with uniforms and PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, various 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 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, and cutting food items
• Safely uses knives and other utensils
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and related equipment
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food according to guidelines
• Stores food properly following safety policies
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment
• Maintains customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of foods, following production guidelines and recipes, while maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Your duties include measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring quality and portion control to delight guests.

We value flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to safe food handling. This role may involve lifting and standing for extended periods, with uniforms and PPE as required.