Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Pro

Aramark Corporation; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook who loves to create delicious dishes and bring recipes to life. You will work with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking methods, following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role requires experience in cooking and a solid understanding of food safety. You will operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers, maintaining clean, well-organized work areas and delivering great guest service.

Qualifications

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

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Communication skills

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook who loves to create delicious dishes and bring recipes to life. You will work with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking methods, following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role requires experience in cooking and a solid understanding of food safety. You will operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers, maintaining clean, well-organized work areas and delivering great guest service.