Creative Cook: Crafting Global Flavors & Fresh Dishes

Aramark; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking methods in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include meal prep, equipment setup, precise measuring, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. A strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and cooking methods, plus food safety
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking methods in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include meal prep, equipment setup, precise measuring, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. A strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service is expected.