Creative Cook: Master Flavor with Fresh Prep

Aramark; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team in Ashland, VA. You’ll bring recipes to life, explore flavors, and cook with fresh ingredients using a variety of methods. We emphasize safety guidelines and quality standards to help you do what you love.

You’ll work with professional equipment, measure ingredients, and maintain high service levels for guests and clients while complying with company policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills; good interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam using various methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food per safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent guest service and positive demeanor.
• Adhere to safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Cook experience

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team in Ashland, VA. You’ll bring recipes to life, explore flavors, and cook with fresh ingredients using a variety of methods. We emphasize safety guidelines and quality standards to help you do what you love.

You’ll work with professional equipment, measure ingredients, and maintain high service levels for guests and clients while complying with company policies and safety procedures.