Creative Cook: Fresh Meals & Flavor Innovation

Aramark; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Nashville. You will prepare a variety of foods using standardized recipes, set up and stock your workstation, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met. The role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and a positive guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle ingredients by weighing and measuring, operate ovens and mixers, and apply safe cooking methods. A proactive attitude and basic math and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and 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.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Nashville. You will prepare a variety of foods using standardized recipes, set up and stock your workstation, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met. The role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and a positive guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle ingredients by weighing and measuring, operate ovens and mixers, and apply safe cooking methods. A proactive attitude and basic math and communication skills are essential.