Creative Cook - Fresh Recipes, Safe Prep, Growth

Aramark; Swannanoa (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Swannanoa, NC is looking for a Cook who loves creating flavorful dishes, utilizing fresh ingredients, and exploring diverse cooking styles. You will work within production guidelines to craft meals while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards.

As part of a team, you will set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and present dishes with care. The role emphasizes customer service and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Aramark in Swannanoa, NC is looking for a Cook who loves creating flavorful dishes, utilizing fresh ingredients, and exploring diverse cooking styles. You will work within production guidelines to craft meals while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards.

As part of a team, you will set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and present dishes with care. The role emphasizes customer service and compliance with safety policies.