Creative Cook: Elevate Menus with Fresh Flavors

Aramark Corporation; Athens (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and exercise creativity while working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. You will explore diverse cooking styles, ensure safety standards, and contribute to a positive guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety across workstations.

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 acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication.

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.
• 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 Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

Food safety certification (to be acquired)

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and exercise creativity while working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. You will explore diverse cooking styles, ensure safety standards, and contribute to a positive guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety across workstations.