Creative Cook: Menu Craft & Masterful Food Prep

Aramark; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of foods in a fast-paced environment in Gulfport, MS. You will follow production guidelines and recipes, set up stations, and contribute to a safe, efficient kitchen.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork and guest service skills. This role involves standing for extended periods and complying with safety policies across all tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate 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.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of foods in a fast-paced environment in Gulfport, MS. You will follow production guidelines and recipes, set up stations, and contribute to a safe, efficient kitchen.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork and guest service skills. This role involves standing for extended periods and complying with safety policies across all tasks.