Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Fresh Recipes

Aramark; Montreat (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Montreat, NC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and craft appealing dishes daily. You'll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and explore creative flavors while maintaining food safety standards.

You will set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and plate meals with care. This role values teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude when serving guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation, 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

Job description

Aramark in Montreat, NC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and craft appealing dishes daily. You'll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and explore creative flavors while maintaining food safety standards.

You will set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and plate meals with care. This role values teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude when serving guests.