Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors

Aramark; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team where you will bring recipes to life with creativity while maintaining safety standards. You will work with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking methods, guided by production guidelines and recipes.

The role emphasizes cooking with diverse cuisines, maintaining sanitation, and delivering friendly hospitality to guests. A willingness to obtain a food safety certification and follow safety protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Strong 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 and coworkers.
• Adheres to safety policies and ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team where you will bring recipes to life with creativity while maintaining safety standards. You will work with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking methods, guided by production guidelines and recipes.

The role emphasizes cooking with diverse cuisines, maintaining sanitation, and delivering friendly hospitality to guests. A willingness to obtain a food safety certification and follow safety protocols is essential.