Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Safe Prep

Aramark; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Durham. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, following production guidelines, and maintaining high food safety standards.

This role involves using professional equipment, setting up stations, and ensuring quality and presentation from prep to service. The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience, knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation rules, and a willingness to obtain food safety certification.

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

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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

Cooking abilities

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Durham. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, following production guidelines, and maintaining high food safety standards.

This role involves using professional equipment, setting up stations, and ensuring quality and presentation from prep to service. The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience, knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation rules, and a willingness to obtain food safety certification.