Creative Cook: Elevate Everyday Meals

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

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will cook and prepare a variety of dishes, following recipes while maintaining high food safety standards. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, bringing creativity to the prep and service areas.

Experience as a cook plus the ability to handle busy service periods is preferred. This role offers opportunities to develop skills and grow within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic 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

• 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.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers

Skills

Cooking methods

Food safety

Food safety certification

Mathematics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will cook and prepare a variety of dishes, following recipes while maintaining high food safety standards. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, bringing creativity to the prep and service areas.

Experience as a cook plus the ability to handle busy service periods is preferred. This role offers opportunities to develop skills and grow within a supportive team environment.