Creative Cook: Master Recipes & Food Prep

Aramark Corporation; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You'll prepare a variety of dishes using fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines and safety procedures, and bring recipes to life with creativity.

This role offers an hourly rate of $15.00 to $19.00, with benefits and opportunities to develop culinary skills. Prior cooking experience is required, and you will work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations like sanitation and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely use utensils including knives
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines
• Properly store food by adhering to safety policies and procedures
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers
• Adhere to safety policies including food safety and sanitation

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math basics

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You'll prepare a variety of dishes using fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines and safety procedures, and bring recipes to life with creativity.

This role offers an hourly rate of $15.00 to $19.00, with benefits and opportunities to develop culinary skills. Prior cooking experience is required, and you will work in a fast-paced environment.