Creative Cook — Fresh Flavors & Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Cullowhee, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and explore different cuisines. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and learn production guidelines while following safety procedures.

The role focuses on culinary creativity and delivering quality meals to guests in a campus setting. You’ll set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food prep, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods.
• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Math basics

Teamwork

Job description

Aramark at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and explore different cuisines. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and learn production guidelines while following safety procedures.

The role focuses on culinary creativity and delivering quality meals to guests in a campus setting. You’ll set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.