Creative Cook: Flavor Innovator & Prep Specialist

Aramark; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team where you’ll turn ingredients into expressive dishes, using creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You’ll set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure quality and food safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, good guest service, and adherence to company policies. This position is based in California and offers hands-on cooking experiences with room to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• 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.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and cook meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portions according to guidelines.
• Store food per safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor.
• Adhere to safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Kitchen equipment operation

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Knives

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team where you’ll turn ingredients into expressive dishes, using creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You’ll set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure quality and food safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, good guest service, and adherence to company policies. This position is based in California and offers hands-on cooking experiences with room to grow.