Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life while following safety guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients and various cooking methods in a dynamic kitchen environment.

You will prepare foods per standardized recipes, set up your workstation, and maintain high levels of cleanliness and safety while delivering friendly service to guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience with cooking and understanding of basic food preparation methods.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations including safe handling, sanitation and storage.

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

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life while following safety guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients and various cooking methods in a dynamic kitchen environment.

You will prepare foods per standardized recipes, set up your workstation, and maintain high levels of cleanliness and safety while delivering friendly service to guests and colleagues.