Creative Cook: Craft Innovative Dishes

Aramark Corporation; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced food service environment. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and presenting dishes according to guidelines. Prior experience as a cook is preferred, with opportunities to learn and grow within a respected hospitality organization.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to acquire food safety certification.

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 different cooking methods on meats and vegetables.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Stores food properly by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and staff.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced food service environment. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and presenting dishes according to guidelines. Prior experience as a cook is preferred, with opportunities to learn and grow within a respected hospitality organization.