Creative Cook: Explore flavors with fresh ingredients

Aramark; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity in a fast-paced kitchen in Towson, MD. You will work with fresh ingredients and professional equipment to prepare meals according to guidelines while maintaining safety and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, adherence to sanitation standards, and teamwork with other kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals to clients and guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role 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.
• 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 and roasts using various cooking methods.

Skills

Cook

Food preparation

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal comms

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity in a fast-paced kitchen in Towson, MD. You will work with fresh ingredients and professional equipment to prepare meals according to guidelines while maintaining safety and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, adherence to sanitation standards, and teamwork with other kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals to clients and guests.