Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and varied cooking styles. You’ll work in a setting that emphasizes safety and creativity, producing high-quality dishes and maintaining strict food-handling standards.

The role offers hourly pay of $19.06 with comprehensive benefits and retirement plans. Candidates must have cooking experience and be able to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and varied cooking styles. You’ll work in a setting that emphasizes safety and creativity, producing high-quality dishes and maintaining strict food-handling standards.

The role offers hourly pay of $19.06 with comprehensive benefits and retirement plans. Candidates must have cooking experience and be able to obtain food safety certification.