Creative Cook: Elevate Dishes with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow standardized recipes, and work with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment.

Safety and quality come first: you’ll handle food safely, store items properly, and collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver tasty meals to guests. Prior cooking experience and a readiness to learn new techniques are essential. The role also offers opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook 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 utensilsMaintains 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

Cook experience

Food prep knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow standardized recipes, and work with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment.

Safety and quality come first: you’ll handle food safely, store items properly, and collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver tasty meals to guests. Prior cooking experience and a readiness to learn new techniques are essential. The role also offers opportunities for growth.