Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Techniques

Aramark Corporation; Oxford (MS); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a cook to prepare a variety of foods following recipes and production guidelines. You will set up the workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and other equipment to craft delicious meals.

Role requires knowledge of cooking methods, food safety, and basic math, with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction. Uniforms and PPE may be required; training provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook 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

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a cook to prepare a variety of foods following recipes and production guidelines. You will set up the workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and other equipment to craft delicious meals.

Role requires knowledge of cooking methods, food safety, and basic math, with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction. Uniforms and PPE may be required; training provided.