Creative Cook: Craft Menus & Flavorful Creations

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity on a team-friendly line. You'll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and practice safe food handling.

This role emphasizes cooking methods, portions, and maintaining a clean, efficient workstation to support guest service in our facilities. Ideal candidates have cooking experience, basic math and communication skills, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment for efficient service.
• Measure, weigh, and prep ingredients as required.
• Safely use knives and cooking tools.
• Operate ovens, stoves, mixers, and related equipment.
• Cook meat, seafood, vegetables using various methods.
• Plate and portion food per guidelines and presentation standards.
• Store and label food to maintain safety and quality.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized during shift.
• Provide friendly guest and client service.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity on a team-friendly line. You'll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and practice safe food handling.

This role emphasizes cooking methods, portions, and maintaining a clean, efficient workstation to support guest service in our facilities. Ideal candidates have cooking experience, basic math and communication skills, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.