Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors in a Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a passionate Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and explore different cooking styles while maintaining safety and quality.

This role requires prior cooking experience, basic math, and strong teamwork. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and knives, and uphold food safety standards while delivering welcoming service to guests.

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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a passionate Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and explore different cooking styles while maintaining safety and quality.

This role requires prior cooking experience, basic math, and strong teamwork. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and knives, and uphold food safety standards while delivering welcoming service to guests.