Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Global Dishes

Aramark; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life with creativity, fresh ingredients, and the best equipment. You will follow production guidelines and recipes while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes safety procedures and strong customer service in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and various cooking methods, plus food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire a food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life with creativity, fresh ingredients, and the best equipment. You will follow production guidelines and recipes while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes safety procedures and strong customer service in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.