Creative Cook: Flavor Architect & Safe Kitchen Pro

Aramark; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Pittsburgh. You will cook and prepare a variety of dishes using standardized recipes, while maintaining clean and safe work areas and equipment. You will support guest services with a positive demeanor and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

The role requires prior cooking experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. You will work in a dynamic kitchen environment, using diverse cooking methods and equipment to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as safe handling, sanitation and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Pittsburgh. You will cook and prepare a variety of dishes using standardized recipes, while maintaining clean and safe work areas and equipment. You will support guest services with a positive demeanor and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

The role requires prior cooking experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. You will work in a dynamic kitchen environment, using diverse cooking methods and equipment to deliver