Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer and Kitchen Artist

Aramark Corporation; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Richardson, TX. You will help bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking styles, while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, and mixers. The role emphasizes food safety, proper storage, and maintaining a positive, guest-focused demeanor.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrates 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

Interpersonal communication

Basic math skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Richardson, TX. You will help bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking styles, while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, and mixers. The role emphasizes food safety, proper storage, and maintaining a positive, guest-focused demeanor.