Creative Cook: Elevate Menus with Fresh Flavors

Aramark; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment. You'll work with fresh ingredients and the best equipment, while applying production guidelines and safety procedures to keep everyone healthy.

This role emphasizes creativity, quality, and guest-facing service as part of a team that values reliability. You will set up stations, measure, slice, and cook items, use ovens and mixers, and ensure proper storage and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation and 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.
• 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

Cooking

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment. You'll work with fresh ingredients and the best equipment, while applying production guidelines and safety procedures to keep everyone healthy.

This role emphasizes creativity, quality, and guest-facing service as part of a team that values reliability. You will set up stations, measure, slice, and cook items, use ovens and mixers, and ensure proper storage and sanitation.