Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Recipes & Global Flavors

ARAMARK; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Texas seeks a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures while delivering consistent quality.

You’ll set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Excellent guest service and teamwork are essential as you contribute to a great dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various 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 and coworkers.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math

Communication skills

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark in Texas seeks a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures while delivering consistent quality.

You’ll set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Excellent guest service and teamwork are essential as you contribute to a great dining experience.