Creative Cook & Food Safety Champion

Aramark; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking techniques. You’ll help set up stations, follow production guidelines, and ensure meals meet safety standards while contributing your creative touch to daily menus.

In a fast-paced environment, you’ll measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, plate and garnish dishes, and maintain spotless work areas.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation and sanitation.
• Must be able to acquire a food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• 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 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

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a range of cooking techniques. You’ll help set up stations, follow production guidelines, and ensure meals meet safety standards while contributing your creative touch to daily menus.

In a fast-paced environment, you’ll measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, plate and garnish dishes, and maintain spotless work areas.