Creative Cook: Elevate Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Denton, Texas is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, create diverse dishes, and work with fresh ingredients using top equipment. You’ll explore cuisines and flavors while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

This role emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of food safety and guest service as you contribute to the dining experience and Aramark's mission.

Qualifications

• Must have cook or related experience.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and sanitation.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 various 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

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Aramark in Denton, Texas is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life, create diverse dishes, and work with fresh ingredients using top equipment. You’ll explore cuisines and flavors while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

This role emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of food safety and guest service as you contribute to the dining experience and Aramark's mission.