Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Pro

Aramark; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of dishes using standardized recipes and production guidelines, ensuring quality and safety at all times. The role involves mise en place, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized work area to support high-volume service.

Join a team that values creativity and teamwork, with opportunities to learn different cuisines and techniques while adhering to safety guidelines and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Fundamental knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety
• Ability to obtain food safety certification
• Basic arithmetic and counting skills
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of dishes using standardized recipes and production guidelines, ensuring quality and safety at all times. The role involves mise en place, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized work area to support high-volume service.

Join a team that values creativity and teamwork, with opportunities to learn different cuisines and techniques while adhering to safety guidelines and company policies.