Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cuisines and flavors in a team environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, adherence to food safety, and delivering friendly service to guests and clients. There is no fixed application window; the position closes when a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both writing 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

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Math basics

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cuisines and flavors in a team environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, adherence to food safety, and delivering friendly service to guests and clients. There is no fixed application window; the position closes when a suitable candidate is found.