Creative Cook: Flavor Innovator & Kitchen Team Player

Aramark; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll help bring recipes to life, prepare a variety of foods, and work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment. You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and consistency.

You will set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and plate dishes with care. The role emphasizes safe handling, sanitation, and strong customer service as you work with teammates to deliver great meals.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll help bring recipes to life, prepare a variety of foods, and work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment. You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and consistency.

You will set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and plate dishes with care. The role emphasizes safe handling, sanitation, and strong customer service as you work with teammates to deliver great meals.