Creative Cook: Craft Menus & Master Flavor

Aramark; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and bring creative flair to menu items while adhering to production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment to prepare and plate meals with precision.

You will follow food safety policies, maintain sanitation, and deliver friendly, high-quality service to guests. Valid food safety certification is required, and the role may involve physical tasks and standing.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or similar role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 various cooking methods on meats and vegetables.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math basics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and bring creative flair to menu items while adhering to production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment to prepare and plate meals with precision.

You will follow food safety policies, maintain sanitation, and deliver friendly, high-quality service to guests. Valid food safety certification is required, and the role may involve physical tasks and standing.