Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, preparing a variety of foods and ensuring sanitation and quality.

A strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service is required as you support multiple locations and client needs. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and mixers, adapting techniques to different cuisines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and various cooking methods; food safety regulations (sanitation, storage).
• 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 prepares 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, preparing a variety of foods and ensuring sanitation and quality.

A strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service is required as you support multiple locations and client needs. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and mixers, adapting techniques to different cuisines.