Creative Cook – Craft Fresh Dishes with Skill

Aramark; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark in Worcester, MA is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You’ll prepare and cook a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

We encourage creativity with fresh ingredients and provide guidelines to support your growth while prioritizing health benefits and a positive work atmosphere. Join us to help deliver quality meals and great guest experiences.

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

• 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

Cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Aramark in Worcester, MA is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You’ll prepare and cook a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

We encourage creativity with fresh ingredients and provide guidelines to support your growth while prioritizing health benefits and a positive work atmosphere. Join us to help deliver quality meals and great guest experiences.