Creative Cook in Fresh-Ingredient Kitchen

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook and prepare diverse dishes, experiment with flavors, and follow production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and top equipment in a fast-paced environment, bringing recipes to life with creativity and precision.

You’ll set up the workstation, measure and prep ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers. Maintaining sanitation, helping guests, and upholding safety policies will be daily

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• 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

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook and prepare diverse dishes, experiment with flavors, and follow production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and top equipment in a fast-paced environment, bringing recipes to life with creativity and precision.

You’ll set up the workstation, measure and prep ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers. Maintaining sanitation, helping guests, and upholding safety policies will be daily