Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Safe Cooking

Aramark; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair in a fast-paced setting. You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures while experimenting with different cuisines and cooking styles.

As part of Aramark, you’ll prepare a variety of foods, maintain high sanitation standards, and deliver friendly service to guests and staff. Growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cook or related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• 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 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 Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Experience as a cook or related role

Basic math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair in a fast-paced setting. You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures while experimenting with different cuisines and cooking styles.

As part of Aramark, you’ll prepare a variety of foods, maintain high sanitation standards, and deliver friendly service to guests and staff. Growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits accompany this role.