Creative Cook: Master Flavors & Techniques

Aramark; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark in Hopkinton, MA is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and the best equipment. You'll work under production guidelines and safety procedures to prepare a variety of foods.

This role offers hands-on cooking, room to experiment with cuisines, and a supportive team. Experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety are required; the team emphasizes customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and sanitation.
• 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 utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly adhering to safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Food preparation knowledge

Job description

Aramark in Hopkinton, MA is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and the best equipment. You'll work under production guidelines and safety procedures to prepare a variety of foods.

This role offers hands-on cooking, room to experiment with cuisines, and a supportive team. Experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety are required; the team emphasizes customer service and teamwork.