Creative Cook: Fresh Recipes & Flavor Innovation

Aramark; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, where you’ll help bring recipes to life while flexing your creativity. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and top equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation.

You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures, explore different cuisines and cooking styles, and contribute to a positive guest experience on shift. If you love cooking and developing new skills, this role offers opportunities to grow with Aramark.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates 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 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, where you’ll help bring recipes to life while flexing your creativity. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and top equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation.

You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures, explore different cuisines and cooking styles, and contribute to a positive guest experience on shift. If you love cooking and developing new skills, this role offers opportunities to grow with Aramark.