Creative Cook: Flavor Artisan & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark Corporation; Park Ridge, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook who will bring recipes to life while exploring creative cooking styles. You'll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and learn new techniques in a setting that emphasizes safety and quality.

The role requires experience in cooking, knowledge of sanitation practices, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. A reliable team player with good math and communication skills will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• 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, 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

Food prep knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook who will bring recipes to life while exploring creative cooking styles. You'll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and learn new techniques in a setting that emphasizes safety and quality.

The role requires experience in cooking, knowledge of sanitation practices, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification. A reliable team player with good math and communication skills will thrive in this environment.