Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook in Oakland, CA to help bring recipes to life and work with fresh ingredients and the best equipment. You’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation, exploring different cuisines and cooking styles while following safety guidelines.

You should have experience as a cook or in a related role, knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of 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

• Cook 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

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification (required)

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook in Oakland, CA to help bring recipes to life and work with fresh ingredients and the best equipment. You’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation, exploring different cuisines and cooking styles while following safety guidelines.

You should have experience as a cook or in a related role, knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.