Creative Cook: Fresh Flavors & Culinary Craft

Aramark; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Athens, TN is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and use standard production guidelines while keeping safety and quality at the forefront.

This role emphasizes creative cooking within established guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients, operate ovens and slicers, and maintain clean, safe work areas while delivering friendly service to guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements.
• Cooks 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 various 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 and co-workers
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Athens, TN is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and use standard production guidelines while keeping safety and quality at the forefront.

This role emphasizes creative cooking within established guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients, operate ovens and slicers, and maintain clean, safe work areas while delivering friendly service to guests.