Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Fresh Prep

Aramark Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Cook to join our team. If you love to cook and experiment with cuisines, you’ll bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and the best equipment, following safety guidelines.

You will prep, cook, and plate a variety of foods, adhere to production standards, maintain clean stations, and deliver friendly service to guests. Experience in cooking and food safety is required, with certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods.
• Garnish and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food per safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and staff.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Cook to join our team. If you love to cook and experiment with cuisines, you’ll bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and the best equipment, following safety guidelines.

You will prep, cook, and plate a variety of foods, adhere to production standards, maintain clean stations, and deliver friendly service to guests. Experience in cooking and food safety is required, with certification encouraged.