Creative Cook: Fresh-Ingredient Kitchen & Recipe Crafting

Aramark; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and the best equipment. You will be involved in a creative cooking process while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare a variety of foods, set up your station, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to Aramark policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods 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 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and the best equipment. You will be involved in a creative cooking process while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will prepare a variety of foods, set up your station, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to Aramark policies.