Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors in a Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods in a fast paced environment.

Qualified candidates have cook experience, knowledge of food preparation and safety rules, and the ability to measure and handle ingredients precisely. The role emphasizes consistency, teamwork, and maintaining sanitary conditions in all work areas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensure security of company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Food preparation

Food safety certification

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods in a fast paced environment.

Qualified candidates have cook experience, knowledge of food preparation and safety rules, and the ability to measure and handle ingredients precisely. The role emphasizes consistency, teamwork, and maintaining sanitary conditions in all work areas.