Creative Cook: Fresh Food & Culinary Innovation

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a team-oriented cook who can bring recipes to life with creativity. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and top equipment, exploring flavors and cooking styles while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

Grow your cooking skills in a role that values health, safety, and customer service as you contribute to a team delivering quality meals across locations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (sanitation and storage).
• Able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses knives and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Properly stores food by following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and protects company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a team-oriented cook who can bring recipes to life with creativity. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and top equipment, exploring flavors and cooking styles while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

Grow your cooking skills in a role that values health, safety, and customer service as you contribute to a team delivering quality meals across locations.