Creative Cook for Campus Dining & Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at The University of Akron-Admin seeks a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and top equipment on campus. You’ll explore different cuisines, follow production guidelines, and contribute to a safe, efficient kitchen environment.

You will prepare foods, maintain cleanliness, support guest service, and uphold safety policies while growing your culinary skills and enjoying on-campus work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Basic knowledge 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, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils and operate equipment (ovens, stoves, mixers, etc.).
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and cook meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food per guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent guest service and positive demeanor toward guests and staff.
• Ensure compliance with Aramark safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Experience as a cook

Job description

Aramark at The University of Akron-Admin seeks a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and top equipment on campus. You’ll explore different cuisines, follow production guidelines, and contribute to a safe, efficient kitchen environment.

You will prepare foods, maintain cleanliness, support guest service, and uphold safety policies while growing your culinary skills and enjoying on-campus work opportunities.