Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Recipes & Standards

Aramark; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods. You will work in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines, safety procedures, and standardized recipes to delight guests.

Join a team focused on quality, creativity, and customer service. Experience as a cook or related role is preferred; certification in food safety can be pursued on the job.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare 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.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods. You will work in a fast-paced environment, following production guidelines, safety procedures, and standardized recipes to delight guests.

Join a team focused on quality, creativity, and customer service. Experience as a cook or related role is preferred; certification in food safety can be pursued on the job.