Creative Cook — Elevate Menus with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Aramark's College of Charleston City Bistro is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles. You will work in a fast-paced dining environment, setting up stations, measuring ingredients, and using ovens, slicers, and other equipment.

The role emphasizes food safety, accuracy, and customer service, with opportunities to explore new cuisines and techniques while following production guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use multiple cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food properly following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark's College of Charleston City Bistro is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles. You will work in a fast-paced dining environment, setting up stations, measuring ingredients, and using ovens, slicers, and other equipment.

The role emphasizes food safety, accuracy, and customer service, with opportunities to explore new cuisines and techniques while following production guidelines.