Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Safe Prep

Aramark; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Hopkinton, MA seeks a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and a full set of equipment, learning production guidelines and safety procedures that keep you safe and energized.

You’ll cook a variety of foods, prepare ingredients, set up stations, and maintain clean, organized workspaces. A positive attitude and excellent guest service are valued as you contribute to culinary excellence across our operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (handling, sanitation, storage).
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills (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 various 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 experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Hopkinton, MA seeks a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and a full set of equipment, learning production guidelines and safety procedures that keep you safe and energized.

You’ll cook a variety of foods, prepare ingredients, set up stations, and maintain clean, organized workspaces. A positive attitude and excellent guest service are valued as you contribute to culinary excellence across our operations.