Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Culinary Art

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook in Chicago, IL to bring recipes to life with creativity. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and use a range of cooking methods. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and accurate food handling.

You will join a team that values culinary skills, reliability, and a positive guest experience. The position supports career growth and requires agility to adapt to client needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• 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 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 experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook in Chicago, IL to bring recipes to life with creativity. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and use a range of cooking methods. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and accurate food handling.

You will join a team that values culinary skills, reliability, and a positive guest experience. The position supports career growth and requires agility to adapt to client needs in a fast-paced environment.