Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Techniques

Aramark; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Hickory, NC is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes, follow production guidelines, and bring creativity to recipe execution while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients and commercial equipment in a fast-paced environment, contributing to guest satisfaction and daily operations. We value teamwork, reliability, and the ability to handle multiple tasks, including proper food handling,

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions may vary by location based on client requirements.
• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming and peeling.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent guest service and positive demeanor.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Hickory, NC is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes, follow production guidelines, and bring creativity to recipe execution while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients and commercial equipment in a fast-paced environment, contributing to guest satisfaction and daily operations. We value teamwork, reliability, and the ability to handle multiple tasks, including proper food handling,