Creative Cook & Flavor Explorer

Aramark; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Work-life resources

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark in Pacific Grove, CA is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and explore culinary creativity within production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare a variety of foods, set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and other equipment while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest service. This role may require standing, lifting, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Solid understanding of basic food preparation and safety standards.
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements.
• Effective communication with guests and team members.

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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Pacific Grove, CA is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and explore culinary creativity within production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare a variety of foods, set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and other equipment while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest service. This role may require standing, lifting, and adherence to safety policies.