Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer in a Fresh Kitchen

Aramark; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You’ll help bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients and equipment, and explore diverse cuisines and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes safety procedures and production guidelines to help you do what you love while maintaining high standards. In this position you will perform responsibilities across prep, cooking, and plating, set up stations, ensure proper handling and sanitation, and deliver excellent customer service to guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• 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

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You’ll help bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients and equipment, and explore diverse cuisines and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes safety procedures and production guidelines to help you do what you love while maintaining high standards. In this position you will perform responsibilities across prep, cooking, and plating, set up stations, ensure proper handling and sanitation, and deliver excellent customer service to guests.