Creative Cook: Recipe-Driven Kitchen with Safety Focus

Aramark; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles. You will work with ovens, slicers, mixers and other equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver quality meals.

Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, cooking to recipes, garnishing, and maintaining clean, safe work areas while providing friendly service to guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Strong interpersonal communication, written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to production guidelines and recipes
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling
• Safely use knives and other utensils
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and related equipment
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use diverse cooking methods
• Portion and garnish foods according to guidelines
• Store food properly following safety policies
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor
• Follow Aramark safety policies and procedures
• Ensure security of company assets

Skills

Basic math & counting

Interpersonal communication

Food preparation knowledge

Knife skills

Safety & sanitation

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Slicers

Food safety equipment

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles. You will work with ovens, slicers, mixers and other equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver quality meals.

Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, cooking to recipes, garnishing, and maintaining clean, safe work areas while providing friendly service to guests and colleagues.