Creative Cook I: Flavor Explorer in a Safe Kitchen

Aramark; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in San Jose. You will craft diverse dishes, follow production guidelines, and bring creativity to recipes while maintaining high safety standards.

Join a team focused on quality ingredients, precise preparation, and excellent guest service. Training and uniforms are provided; benefits and career growth opportunities are available where permitted.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic 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

• Cook 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.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods on meats, 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.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in San Jose. You will craft diverse dishes, follow production guidelines, and bring creativity to recipes while maintaining high safety standards.

Join a team focused on quality ingredients, precise preparation, and excellent guest service. Training and uniforms are provided; benefits and career growth opportunities are available where permitted.