Creative Cook: Flavor Innovator & Kitchen Artist

Aramark; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Champaign, IL is looking for a Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life while using fresh ingredients and top equipment. You will follow production guidelines, work with standardized recipes, set up your workstation, and handle ingredients with precision and care.

We value cooking experience and a solid understanding of food safety. You will learn and grow with opportunities for certification and skill development in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills

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

Experience as a cook

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math skills

Job description

Aramark in Champaign, IL is looking for a Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life while using fresh ingredients and top equipment. You will follow production guidelines, work with standardized recipes, set up your workstation, and handle ingredients with precision and care.

We value cooking experience and a solid understanding of food safety. You will learn and grow with opportunities for certification and skill development in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.