Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Pro

Aramark; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Decatur, IL is seeking a Cook to translate recipes into flavorful, well-presented dishes using fresh ingredients and standard equipment. You will set up the workstation, measure ingredients, and apply production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes variety, safe food handling, and customer-facing service; prior kitchen experience is required, and you may pursue food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Communication

Education

Food safety certification (if applicable)

Job description

Aramark in Decatur, IL is seeking a Cook to translate recipes into flavorful, well-presented dishes using fresh ingredients and standard equipment. You will set up the workstation, measure ingredients, and apply production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes variety, safe food handling, and customer-facing service; prior kitchen experience is required, and you may pursue food safety certification.