Creative Cook: Explore Global Flavors & Safe Prep

Aramark; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dedicated Cook to help bring recipes to life with creativity and skill in a busy kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and utilize quality equipment to craft meals that delight guests.

Join a team that values safety, accurate food handling, and sanitation while delivering friendly service and maintaining high standards across all dishes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.
• Cooks and prepares 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 safety policies and procedures, including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dedicated Cook to help bring recipes to life with creativity and skill in a busy kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and utilize quality equipment to craft meals that delight guests.

Join a team that values safety, accurate food handling, and sanitation while delivering friendly service and maintaining high standards across all dishes.