Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Prep Pro

Aramark; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles. You’ll work with strong safety guidelines and equipment, crafting dishes while maintaining quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and adherence to standards in a busy environment. Ideal candidates have cook experience and knowledge of food safety regulations, with the ability to obtain certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation methods and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates 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 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.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles. You’ll work with strong safety guidelines and equipment, crafting dishes while maintaining quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and adherence to standards in a busy environment. Ideal candidates have cook experience and knowledge of food safety regulations, with the ability to obtain certification.