Creative Cook: Master Flavors & Culinary Craft

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team. You’ll cook with fresh ingredients and explore diverse cuisines while following recipes and safety guidelines. You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and equipment to prepare meals.

Contribute to high-quality service with attention to cleanliness and food safety, while maintaining a positive demeanor toward guests and colleagues on every shift.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Good written and verbal 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team. You’ll cook with fresh ingredients and explore diverse cuisines while following recipes and safety guidelines. You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and equipment to prepare meals.

Contribute to high-quality service with attention to cleanliness and food safety, while maintaining a positive demeanor toward guests and colleagues on every shift.