Creative Cook: Master Flavor, Plating & Prep

Aramark Corporation; Harrisonburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, following recipes and production guidelines.

Set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, slicers and mixers. Create appealing dishes while maintaining safety.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong customer service, and strict food safety practices. A food safety certificate may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire 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, 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 safety certification

Math/counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, following recipes and production guidelines.

Set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, slicers and mixers. Create appealing dishes while maintaining safety.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong customer service, and strict food safety practices. A food safety certificate may be required.