Creative Cook: Recipe Craft & Kitchen Innovation

Aramark; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and creatively contribute to menu offerings. You will work with fresh ingredients and efficient equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver high-quality meals.

This role focuses on crafting diverse dishes and maintaining strong guest relations. The position offers an hourly wage of $16.00 to $18.00, with potential benefits and growth opportunities within Aramark’s global kitchen teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic 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
• 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
• 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and creatively contribute to menu offerings. You will work with fresh ingredients and efficient equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver high-quality meals.

This role focuses on crafting diverse dishes and maintaining strong guest relations. The position offers an hourly wage of $16.00 to $18.00, with potential benefits and growth opportunities within Aramark’s global kitchen teams.