Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity in a kitchen that uses fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring different cuisines and flavors.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to measure ingredients and maintain sanitation. Strong math and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

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.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and 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

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity in a kitchen that uses fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring different cuisines and flavors.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to measure ingredients and maintain sanitation. Strong math and communication skills are essential for success in this position.