Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Safe Prep

Aramark; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook who loves food and creativity to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and the best equipment. You will work in a team, following production guidelines and safety procedures to prepare wide varieties of dishes.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation while delivering friendly, reliable service to guests and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (handling, sanitation, storage).
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food per guidelines.
• Properly store food following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests and coworkers.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and sanitation protocols.
• Ensure security of company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Math skills

Communication skills

Certification readiness

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook who loves food and creativity to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and the best equipment. You will work in a team, following production guidelines and safety procedures to prepare wide varieties of dishes.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation while delivering friendly, reliable service to guests and partners.