Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Techniques

Aramark; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Greenville, KY is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll help bring recipes to life, prepare a variety of dishes, and set up stations with all needed ingredients and equipment, while following production guidelines.

You’ll learn and apply different cooking methods, ensure food safety and sanitation, and maintain a clean, organized work area. Prior cooking experience is required or preferred, and food safety certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation principles, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate handling, sanitation, and storage.
• 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 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 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 in Greenville, KY is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll help bring recipes to life, prepare a variety of dishes, and set up stations with all needed ingredients and equipment, while following production guidelines.

You’ll learn and apply different cooking methods, ensure food safety and sanitation, and maintain a clean, organized work area. Prior cooking experience is required or preferred, and food safety certification may be required.