Creative Cook - Craft Global Flavors & Guest Experience

Aramark; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Cook to translate recipes into delicious dishes using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods. You will work in a fast-paced environment with strict production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and safety.

You’ll contribute creative flavor profiles, maintain sanitation, and deliver friendly service to guests while supporting team success and operational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and sanitation.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various methods on meat, vegetables, and foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Cook to translate recipes into delicious dishes using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods. You will work in a fast-paced environment with strict production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and safety.

You’ll contribute creative flavor profiles, maintain sanitation, and deliver friendly service to guests while supporting team success and operational goals.