Creative Cook for Campus Kitchen - Fresh Flavors

Aramark; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow standardized recipes, and support production guidelines while maintaining quality and safety.

You'll work on a bustling campus kitchen, set up your station, use ovens, slicers, and mixers, and ensure proper food handling and sanitation. The role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and adapting to client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong 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 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.
• Duties may change per client requirements.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical skills

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow standardized recipes, and support production guidelines while maintaining quality and safety.

You'll work on a bustling campus kitchen, set up your station, use ovens, slicers, and mixers, and ensure proper food handling and sanitation. The role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and adapting to client needs.