Creative Cook: Master Flavor with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a skilled Cook in Baton Rouge to prepare diverse dishes, follow standardized recipes, and maintain clean, safe workstations. You will use multiple cooking methods, manage ingredients, and ensure quality while delivering friendly service to guests.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, safe food handling, and adherence to company safety policies. A collaborative team environment and opportunities to grow culinary skills are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Varying by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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 various cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Stores food properly 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 experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark seeks a skilled Cook in Baton Rouge to prepare diverse dishes, follow standardized recipes, and maintain clean, safe workstations. You will use multiple cooking methods, manage ingredients, and ensure quality while delivering friendly service to guests.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, safe food handling, and adherence to company safety policies. A collaborative team environment and opportunities to grow culinary skills are offered.