Creative Cook: Experiment with Flavors & Methods

Aramark Corporation; Lock Haven, Northern (Clinton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will explore different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while following safety guidelines and production standards.

The role involves setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and organization. It offers hands-on growth, teamwork, and a focus on guest satisfaction in a food-focused operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates 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

Interpersonal communication

Math basics

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will explore different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while following safety guidelines and production standards.

The role involves setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and organization. It offers hands-on growth, teamwork, and a focus on guest satisfaction in a food-focused operation.