Creative Cook: Innovate Flavors & Master Techniques

Aramark Corporation; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Auburn, AL is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and craft diverse dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and demonstrate creativity while maintaining safety standards.

You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and utensils, and help with plating, portioning, and sanitation. Strong teamwork and customer-service mindset are essential.

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

• 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

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Auburn, AL is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and craft diverse dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and demonstrate creativity while maintaining safety standards.

You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and utensils, and help with plating, portioning, and sanitation. Strong teamwork and customer-service mindset are essential.