Creative Cook: Master Flavor, Craft & Safety

Aramark; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, where you will bring recipes to life with creativity while working with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure high standards of quality and consistency across meals.

You will prepare diverse dishes, manage workstation setups, and maintain orderly, sanitary environments. The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a positive guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 and staff.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, where you will bring recipes to life with creativity while working with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure high standards of quality and consistency across meals.

You will prepare diverse dishes, manage workstation setups, and maintain orderly, sanitary environments. The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a positive guest experience in a fast-paced environment.