Creative Cook: Flavor & Technique Explorer

Aramark; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow standardized recipes, and work with fresh ingredients and equipment.

You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, and apply safe handling practices while delivering consistent flavor and presentation as part of a collaborative kitchen environment. You will contribute to a positive guest experience, maintain sanitary work areas, and follow production guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow standardized recipes, and work with fresh ingredients and equipment.

You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, and apply safe handling practices while delivering consistent flavor and presentation as part of a collaborative kitchen environment. You will contribute to a positive guest experience, maintain sanitary work areas, and follow production guidelines.