Creative Cook: Master Recipes & Food Prep

Aramark; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark’s kitchen team in Temple, TX is looking for a cook who can turn recipes into delicious dishes while embracing the company’s safety and production guidelines. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, and you’ll contribute creativity within standardized recipes and procedures.

The role requires prior cooking experience, the ability to follow food safety rules, and basic math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook 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

Experience as a cook

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark’s kitchen team in Temple, TX is looking for a cook who can turn recipes into delicious dishes while embracing the company’s safety and production guidelines. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, and you’ll contribute creativity within standardized recipes and procedures.

The role requires prior cooking experience, the ability to follow food safety rules, and basic math and communication skills.