Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Culinary Innovation

Aramark; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Nashville is seeking a Cook to translate recipes into flavorful dishes using fresh ingredients and standard guidelines. You'll work in a team, set up stations, and follow safety procedures while delivering quality meals.

This role emphasizes food preparation skills, adherence to recipes, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces. You will interact with guests and colleagues, upholding Aramark's commitment to service and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• 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

Job description

Aramark in Nashville is seeking a Cook to translate recipes into flavorful dishes using fresh ingredients and standard guidelines. You'll work in a team, set up stations, and follow safety procedures while delivering quality meals.

This role emphasizes food preparation skills, adherence to recipes, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces. You will interact with guests and colleagues, upholding Aramark's commitment to service and quality.