Creative Cook: Elevate Menus with Fresh Flavors

Aramark Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life with creativity in a community-focused environment. You will be surrounded by fresh ingredients and top equipment, exploring diverse cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes cooking methods, accurate food handling, sanitation, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow skills and take on new duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates 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 utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking methods

Food safety

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life with creativity in a community-focused environment. You will be surrounded by fresh ingredients and top equipment, exploring diverse cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes cooking methods, accurate food handling, sanitation, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow skills and take on new duties as needed.