Creative Cook & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity on a team dedicated to safety and quality. You’ll work with a range of cuisines, following production guidelines and standardized recipes while maintaining excellent guest interactions.

The role emphasizes food safety, accurate preparation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Prior cooking experience and certification readiness are valued, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to a positive

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and various cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food handling accuracy

Basic math and counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity on a team dedicated to safety and quality. You’ll work with a range of cuisines, following production guidelines and standardized recipes while maintaining excellent guest interactions.

The role emphasizes food safety, accurate preparation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Prior cooking experience and certification readiness are valued, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to a positive