Creative Cook: Fresh Cuisine & Safe Prep

Aramark; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Tallahassee, FL, is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and creative cooking styles. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen with high standards for safety, sanitation, and production guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining clean workspaces while delivering excellent guest service. This role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and adherence to safety policies as part of a supportive culinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation
• Knowledge of basic food safety regulations and sanitation
• Ability to perform basic math in portioning and measuring
• Strong communication with guests and team members

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to production guidelines and recipes
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping
• Safely use knives and kitchen tools and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers
• Bake, roast, steam, and apply diverse cooking methods
• Plate and garnish food according to guidelines and ensure portion control
• Store foods safely and maintain clean, sanitized work areas
• Maintain friendly customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers

Skills

Experience as a cook

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens and stoves

Job description

Aramark in Tallahassee, FL, is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and creative cooking styles. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen with high standards for safety, sanitation, and production guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining clean workspaces while delivering excellent guest service. This role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and adherence to safety policies as part of a supportive culinary team.