Creative Cook: Crafting Global Flavors in the Kitchen

Aramark; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a dynamic food service environment. You will prepare a variety of items, follow recipes and production guidelines, and ensure strict health and safety standards are met.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain a positive demeanor while delivering great guest service. The role requires basic math, reliability, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, 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 Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Mathematics

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a dynamic food service environment. You will prepare a variety of items, follow recipes and production guidelines, and ensure strict health and safety standards are met.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain a positive demeanor while delivering great guest service. The role requires basic math, reliability, and team collaboration.