Creative Cook: Flavor Designer in a Dynamic Kitchen

Aramark Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, set up workstations, and follow standardized recipes and safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, proper portioning, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Candidates should be able to work with knives and kitchen equipment while delivering friendly service to guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses multiple cooking methods.
• Portions and garnishes food per guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains courteous service and positive demeanor toward guests.

Skills

Experience as cook

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, set up workstations, and follow standardized recipes and safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, proper portioning, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Candidates should be able to work with knives and kitchen equipment while delivering friendly service to guests.