Creative Cook: Culinary Prep & Flavor Creation

Aramark; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a Cook on the Catering team in Bowling Green, KY. You will prepare diverse recipes, follow production guidelines, and showcase creativity with ingredients and cooking styles.

You will work with safe food handling practices, set up stations, and maintain strong guest service while using standard equipment and recipes. Apply your skills daily to deliver quality meals.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 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.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Job description

Aramark at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a Cook on the Catering team in Bowling Green, KY. You will prepare diverse recipes, follow production guidelines, and showcase creativity with ingredients and cooking styles.

You will work with safe food handling practices, set up stations, and maintain strong guest service while using standard equipment and recipes. Apply your skills daily to deliver quality meals.