Creative Cook: Craft Fresh, Flavorful Dishes

Aramark Corporation; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll prepare a variety of dishes from standardized recipes, set up your workstation, and ensure quality and safety at every step.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients, use diverse cooking methods, and maintain clean, organized spaces while delivering friendly, attentive service to guests and staff. Experience with food safety practices and the ability to follow production guidelines will help you thrive.

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 knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll prepare a variety of dishes from standardized recipes, set up your workstation, and ensure quality and safety at every step.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients, use diverse cooking methods, and maintain clean, organized spaces while delivering friendly, attentive service to guests and staff. Experience with food safety practices and the ability to follow production guidelines will help you thrive.