Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors in a Team Kitchen

Aramark Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a team-driven environment, working with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment. You will experiment with cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines to ensure quality and safety.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, sanitation, and cross-functional collaboration with guests and colleagues, while maintaining a positive attitude on the floor.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and food safety regulations (e.g., sanitation, storage).
• Must be able to acquire 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 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Math basics

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a team-driven environment, working with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment. You will experiment with cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines to ensure quality and safety.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, sanitation, and cross-functional collaboration with guests and colleagues, while maintaining a positive attitude on the floor.