Creative Cook: Master Recipes & Flavor

Aramark Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Louisville is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of foods following recipes and production guidelines; you will set up workstations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and other equipment.

The role emphasizes food safety, consistency, and customer service; must have experience as cook, able to obtain food safety certification, and carry basic math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

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

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark in Louisville is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of foods following recipes and production guidelines; you will set up workstations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and other equipment.

The role emphasizes food safety, consistency, and customer service; must have experience as cook, able to obtain food safety certification, and carry basic math and communication skills.