Creative Cook – Fresh Recipes & Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and work with fresh ingredients using standard equipment.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and apply safe food handling practices while maintaining quality and presentation. Experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety procedures are required, with certification obtainable if not already possessed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and cooking methods.
• Understanding of food safety regulations including sanitation and storage.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, mix, chop, trim, and portion ingredients.
• Safely use knives and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Cook using various methods (baking, roasting, steaming, etc.).
• Maintain food quality and presentation per guidelines.
• Store and sanitize station and utensils; adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Experience as cook

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety regulations

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and work with fresh ingredients using standard equipment.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and apply safe food handling practices while maintaining quality and presentation. Experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety procedures are required, with certification obtainable if not already possessed.