Creative Cook: Master Flavor & Techniques

Aramark Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation seeks a skilled Cook to join our team, focusing on high-quality food preparation and creative recipe execution.

You will work with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking methods, maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards while delivering friendly guest service and teamwork across shifts.

Experience as a cook or related role is preferred, and a food safety certification may be required to join our diverse culinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Job description

Aramark Corporation seeks a skilled Cook to join our team, focusing on high-quality food preparation and creative recipe execution.

You will work with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking methods, maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards while delivering friendly guest service and teamwork across shifts.

Experience as a cook or related role is preferred, and a food safety certification may be required to join our diverse culinary team.